MobLand - Characters & Cast

Initially, Harry is motivated by a deep-seated, almost familial loyalty to Conrad Harrigan and a professional pride in his ability to solve problems. As the series progresses, his motivation shifts towards survival and the desperate, perhaps futile, hope of protecting his own family from the world he inhabits.

Harry begins the series as a supremely competent and loyal 'fixer', seemingly in control of the chaos he manages. His arc throughout the first season involves the gradual erosion of this control and his emotional detachment. He is increasingly caught between his duty to the Harrigans and the pleas of his wife, Jan, to escape their toxic influence. The escalating violence forces him to confront the true cost of his loyalty, pushing him towards a breaking point where he must question the entire foundation of his life and career.

Conrad's primary motivation is the preservation and expansion of his criminal empire and the security of the Harrigan family name. He is driven by a desire to maintain his legacy and ensure that his family remains at the apex of London's underworld.

Conrad starts as the confident and powerful head of the Harrigan crime family. His arc sees him challenged by the rival Stevenson family and internal strife. He is forced to grapple with his own aging and the potential inadequacy of his sons to carry on his legacy. Brosnan describes him as a man from a broken, abusive background, now filled with pride in his family and what he has built, adding a layer of sentimentalism to his ruthlessness. Events throughout the season test his authority and force him to become even more ruthless to maintain his grip on power.

Maeve is fiercely motivated by the protection of her family, particularly her children. Her actions are driven by a desire to secure their positions and eliminate any threat to the Harrigan dynasty. She is shown to have a particular disdain for Conrad's illegitimate daughter, Seraphina, seeing her as outside the core family unit.

Maeve is introduced as the poised and influential wife of Conrad, the quiet power behind the throne. Her arc reveals the true extent of her cunning and ruthlessness. She is not merely a supportive spouse but a key strategist and manipulator within the family. As the threats against the family mount, Maeve's protective instincts become more pronounced and deadly, and she proves to be just as, if not more, formidable than her husband.

Kevin is motivated by a conflicted desire for his father's approval and a yearning for a different life. He is constantly trying to prove his worth within the family hierarchy while simultaneously being repulsed by the brutality it requires.

Kevin is Conrad's son and Harry's longtime working partner. He is portrayed as being caught in his father's shadow, struggling with the immense pressure and the violent nature of the family business. His arc focuses on his internal conflict between his duties as a Harrigan and his own moral compass, which seems more fragile than that of his relatives. His actions often create complications, forcing Harry to intervene.