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The Best Episodes of A Thousand Blows

Every episode of A Thousand Blows ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Thousand Blows!

Binge this in 9h 44m•Peaking at 5.7/10

Hezekiah and Alec, two friends from Jamaica, finds themselves thrust into the criminal underbelly of London's East End. Here they meet Mary Carr, Queen of an all-female criminal gang known as the Forty Elephants, and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    5.7/10(607 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    Hezekiah and Alec arrive in London to make their fortunes and meet the alluring criminal, Mary Carr.

    Directors:Tinge Krishnan, Nick Murphy
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  2. A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    5.3/10(446 votes)

    #2 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    A bombing shakes up Wapping, disturbing Hezekiah and threatening Mary and Sugar's plans.

    Director:Coky Giedroyc
    Writer:In-sook Chappell

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  3. A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    5.1/10(433 votes)

    #3 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

    It's the night of Mary Carr's heist and all the pieces are in place, including Hezekiah and Lao.

    Director:Ashley Walters
    Writer:Harlan Davies

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  4. A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    4.9/10(443 votes)

    #4 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

    Reeling from shock, Hezekiah prepares for his title fight whilst the noose closes in around Mary.

    Director:Ashley Walters
    Writer:Yasmin Joseph

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  5. A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    4.8/10(429 votes)

    #5 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

    As Hezekiah rises in the boxing world, Mary suffers from the fallout of Lao's actions at the heist.

    Director:Ashley Walters
    Writer:Ameir Brown

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  6. A Thousand Blows Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    4.7/10(498 votes)

    #6 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Hezekiah and Sugar's rivalry takes root, as Mary steps up her heist plans.

    Directors:Tinge Krishnan, Nick Murphy
    Writer:Steven Knight

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  7. A Thousand Blows Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    2.9/10(211 votes)

    #7 - Episode 2

    S2:E2

    London isn't done with Hezekiah. Mary makes her next move, and a battle looms.

    Director:Katrin Gebbe
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. A Thousand Blows Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    2.8/10(240 votes)

    #8 - Episode 1

    S2:E1

    Hezekiah is a shadow of the man he once was, and Sugar Goodson drinks himself to death.

    Director:Katrin Gebbe
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. A Thousand Blows Season 2 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    2.8/10(203 votes)

    #9 - Episode 3

    S2:E3

    The battle unfolds with devastating consequences, and Mary reveals her newly arrived accomplice.

    Director:Katrin Gebbe
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. A Thousand Blows Season 2 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    2.4/10(178 votes)

    #10 - Episode 5

    S2:E5

    Sugar confronts Treacle. Hezekiah's student faces his opponent, as Mary's life hangs in the balance.

    Director:Dionne Edwards
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. A Thousand Blows Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    2.1/10(190 votes)

    #11 - Episode 4

    S2:E4

    The fight nights return. Sugar faces a difficult choice, and Sophie realises she needs Mary's help.

    Director:Dionne Edwards
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. A Thousand Blows Season 2 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    2.1/10(209 votes)

    #12 - Episode 6

    S2:E6

    As Murtagh's grip tightens, things come to a head for Hezekiah, Sugar, and Mary.

    Director:Dionne Edwards
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "A Thousand Blows". It scored 5.7/10 based on 607 votes. Directed by Tinge Krishnan, Nick Murphy and written by Steven Knight, it aired on 2/21/2025. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 3".