The eagerly awaited Season 2 of 1923, a spinoff from Taylor Sheridan’s acclaimed series Yellowstone, has officially concluded. Fans captivated by Helen Mirren’s portrayal of Cara Dutton are in for a treat as she now stars in another intriguing series streaming on Paramount+. In 1923, Mirren embodies the fierce matriarch fighting to protect her family’s interests against relentless adversaries. This season has proven to be even grittier and more intense than its predecessor, showcasing characters confronted with harrowing challenges and culminating in a shocking and tragic finale.
While the journey of 1923 may have come to a close, it is certainly not the last of the Yellowstone saga. Taylor Sheridan has ambitious plans for multiple new shows that will expand this captivating universe. Though it’s always disheartening to bid farewell to beloved characters, Mirren’s new role as the head of a powerful family in a different context is currently available for streaming on Paramount+, offering fans fresh content to enjoy.
Explore Helen Mirren in Paramount+’s New Series, MobLand
A Glimpse into the Harrigan Crime Family and Their Fixer
Transitioning from the world of 1923, MobLand presents a new role for Helen Mirren, while still highlighting her formidable character. Created by Ronan Bennett and produced by Guy Ritchie, MobLand has drawn early comparisons to Sheridan’s works, sharing thematic elements such as territorial conflicts, family loyalty, and violent encounters. Despite the starkly different settings and time periods, both series resonate with similar audiences.
In MobLand, set against the backdrop of contemporary London, Mirren plays Maeve Harrigan, who similarly commands authority over her crime family just as Cara Dutton did in the West. As the matriarch, Maeve navigates the complexities of the criminal landscape with a calm surface that belies her shrewdness and power, clearly demonstrating her control over the Harrigan family’s operations and London’s underbelly.
MobLand Boasts an Impressive Ensemble Cast Alongside Helen Mirren
Mirren Stars Alongside Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan
Much like its predecessor, 1923, which featured a stellar cast including Harrison Ford and Timothy Dalton, MobLand continues this tradition with a remarkable lineup. Mirren’s powerful performance is complemented by Pierce Brosnan, who takes on the role of Conrad Harrigan, the patriarch of the crime family. Together, they depict a formidable duo at the head of a dangerous enterprise.
Moreover, Tom Hardy steals scenes as Harry Da Souza, the family’s enigmatic fixer, who has his own set of challenges to manage. The talented ensemble also includes Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, and Jasmine Jobson, among others. With only two episodes released thus far, viewers are excited to see how MobLand evolves in its inaugural 10-episode season and whether it can deliver a worthy follow-up to the beloved 1923 that fans have come to cherish.