Adolescence stars in explosive drama series: Season 2 first look and release date confirmed

Fresh off the debut of House of Guinness and the exciting news of Peaky Blinders returning for two more seasons, the always-busy TV mastermind, Steven Knight, has another show on the horizon. Yes, we’re talking about A Thousand Blows, the gripping period boxing drama that hit screens earlier this year. Starring the talented duo Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty from Adolescence, alongside Black Mirror’s Malachi Kirby, this show has been making waves.The new season is set to premiere on Disney+ on 9th January 2026, and to build up the excitement, Disney has just dropped some exclusive first-look images. These pictures give us a sneak peek at the familiar faces we’ve come to love and anticipate in this upcoming season. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for them.Erin Doherty reprises her role as Mary, and we also get to see familiar faces like Hezekiah played by Malachi Kirby and Sugar Goodson portrayed by Stephen Graham. The storyline for season 2 promises intense drama as it follows a group of characters fighting for survival in London’s harsh East End in the 1880s.One year later, Hezekiah struggles with his identity while Sugar Goodson is spiraling out of control. Just when Wapping is on the brink of collapse, Mary Carr enters the scene with her trusted companion, Alice Diamond, to reclaim her dominance in the underworld. Mary has a daring plan, and this time, it’s riskier than ever before.Returning for the new season are a plethora of talented actors, including James Nelson-Joyce, Hannah Walters, and Nadia Albina, among others. The addition of new faces like Ned Dennehy and Catherine McCormack from Peaky Blinders and Slow Horses has us itching to see the fresh dynamics at play.In our review of the first season, we lauded A Thousand Blows as “explosive” and highlighted its gripping finale, which set the stage for a remarkable second season. The show has already captured hearts, especially with the stellar performances of Graham and Doherty, who have been recognized with awards, including at the Emmys.If you haven’t caught up on season 1 yet, you can stream it now on Disney Plus. And if you’re eagerly awaiting the new episodes like we are, mark your calendars for 9th January 2026. This is definitely a must-watch drama that promises to keep us on the edge of our seats with its intense storytelling and powerhouse performances. So, get ready to step back in time to the tumultuous streets of London’s East End for another round of A Thousand Blows.