Did Harry Da Souza Bite the Dust in the MobLand Finale?
Okay, let's talk about the MobLand finale. I’m still reeling, honestly. That ending had me glued to my screen, and I know I wasn’t alone. The final episode, “The Beast in Me,” delivered a whirlwind of violence, betrayals, and shocking reveals, leaving many questions hanging in the air – most importantly: did Harry Da Souza, played by the ever-intense Tom Hardy, actually die?
The Knife in the Kitchen
Remember that tense scene? Harry comes home, seemingly victorious after the Harrigan-Stevenson war, only to get into a screaming match with his wife, Jan. Things escalate, a kitchen knife gets involved, and BAM! Jan accidentally stabs him in the chest. The camera cuts away before we see anything conclusive. Classic cliffhanger, right? But showrunner Jez Butterworth has finally spilled the beans to the New York Post: Harry lives to fight another day. Whew!
Butterworth explained that the domestic drama was a crucial part of Harry's arc this season. He pointed out the "attritional cost" of Harry's dangerous lifestyle on his marriage. The man’s been dodging bullets and dealing with treacherous alliances for ten episodes – getting stabbed by his wife, well, that’s just a little ironic, isn’t it?
What Else Went Down in the Finale?
Besides the Harry near-death experience, the finale was packed with other major developments:
- Richie Stevenson and most of his crew are dead. The Harrigan-Stevenson war is officially over, but with a pyrrhic victory.
- Conrad and Maeve are in jail, but let’s be honest, they’ll probably find a way to cause more chaos from behind bars. Maeve revealed her plan all along was to orchestrate the whole war to assess her family's strengths and weaknesses.
- Kevin Harrigan steps up as the new leader of the Harrigans, a role I think he’s been slowly but surely taking over all season.
- Seraphina Harrigan forms an alliance with a dangerous cartel figure.
- Kevin and Bella reconcile, which is lovely given their shared history of trauma.
- Poor Eddie… well, his father’s identity is revealed (and it's a shocker), and he’s pretty much estranged from the family. Talk about a brutal finale for him.
What Does This Mean for Season 2?
Paramount+ hasn’t officially renewed MobLand for a second season yet, but considering the cliffhangers and the open plot lines, it feels like a no-brainer. If it gets picked up, Butterworth hinted that the show would dive deeper into the Harrigan family's ongoing chaos and the complicated dynamic between Harry and the rest of the family.
Honestly, I'm dying to know what happens next. Will Seraphina challenge Kevin for leadership? Will Conrad escape from jail and continue his reign of terror? Will Harry and Jan work through their issues? And what will Kat McAllister's involvement mean for the future of the Harrigan family? So many questions!
Final Thoughts
The MobLand finale was a chaotic masterpiece. It delivered everything I'd hoped for and more. I'll certainly be counting down the days until a potential season 2.
