Gangs of London

Created by visionary award-winning filmmaker Gareth Evans and his creative partner Matt Flannery, Gangs of London takes audiences on an immersive journey into the hidden heart of the capital.

About Gangs of London

For 20 years, Finn Wallace (Colm Meaney) was the most powerful criminal in London. Billions of pounds flowed through his organisation each year. But now he’s dead – and nobody knows who ordered the hit. With rivals everywhere, it’s up to the impulsive Sean Wallace (Joe Cole), with the help of the Dumani family headed by Ed Dumani (Lucian Msamati) to take his father’s place. if the situation wasn’t already dangerous enough, Sean’s assumption of power causes ripples in the world of international crime. Perhaps the one man who might be able to help him and be his ally is Elliot Finch (Sope Dirsu), who up until now, has been one of life’s losers, a lowlife chancer with a mysterious interest in the Wallace family. But as the wind of fate blows, Elliot finds himself transported to the inner workings of the largest criminal organisation in London.

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The characters

Meet the cast of Gangs of London

  • Elliot Finch

    Sope Dirisu

  • Finn Wallace

    Colm Meaney

  • Marian Wallace

    Michelle Fairley

  • Sean Wallace

    Joe Cole

  • Billy Wallace

    Brian Vernel

  • Jacqueline Robinson

    Valene Kane

  • Ed Dumani

    Lucian Msamati

  • Alexander Dumani

    Paapa Essiedu

  • Shannon Dumani

    Pippa Bennett-Warner

  • Asif Afidi

    Asif Raza Mir

  • Luan Dushaj

    Orli Shuka

  • Lale

    Narges Rashidi

  • Kinney

    Mark Lewis Jones

  • Jevan Kapadia

    Ray Panthaki

  • Vicky

    Jing Lusi

Episode guide

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  • Episode 1

    When Finn Wallace is assassinated, his son Sean puts a stop to all criminal business in London until he finds out who killed him. Meanwhile unknown Wallace henchman Elliot rises through the ranks when he recovers Finn’s missing driver.

  • Episode 2

    The taps are off for all gangs in London except Asif Afridi, so frustrated Kurdish gang leader Lale decides to hit a shipment of his cows that are being used to smuggle heroin. Elliot makes a connection with a key member of the Dumani family. Sean unleashes his fury after he makes a discovery about his father’s murder.

  • Episode 3

    Lale is asked to make an impossible decision. Will she choose her homeland or her family? Sean enacts a dangerous plan. Elliot takes on a new foe. Ed is confronted with shocking evidence of Finn’s deal with Luan.

  • Episode 4

    Elliot's loyalty is tested by an increasingly suspicious Ed Dumani. Sean throws a dinner in an attempt to unite the two families. Alexander is asked to meet with some of Finn’s old contacts.

  • Episode 5

    Hidden safely away in a farmhouse in the middle of nowhere, Darren wrestles with the chaos he has unleashed. But when a mysterious group of mercenaries set their sights upon him, will Kinney be able to get there in time to prevent bloodshed?

  • Episode 6

    With the Wallaces retreating to a safehouse, Marian puts the pressure on Sean to uncover Finn’s killer – and Sean wrestles with who he has become. How far is he prepared to go in pursuit of the truth? Meanwhile, Elliot’s recuperation is interrupted by a new danger.

  • Episode 7

    The truth about Finn’s murder is revealed - and The Wallaces and The Dumanis will never be the same again. Meanwhile, Luan is forced to confront the deadly consequences of his actions. Elliot provides Vicky with enough information to make her move.

  • Episode 8

    With the stakes higher than ever, the Wallaces are forced to go into hiding. Luan risks his life to rid himself of Mosi. Floriana seizes an opportunity. Elliot attempts to save the life of a colleague.

  • Episode 9

    Old scores are settled. New alliances are forged. Lives are lost. Elliot is forced to make a choice that will define his entire future. And Sean makes a discovery about a traitor who has been in his midst all along.