What is a 'grass' in MobLand? Explained

MobLand, the latest crime series on Paramount Plus, straightaway dives into an intense drama and action-filled storyline. In the first two episodes, the audience gets acquainted with the Irish Harrigan crime family led by Conrad Harrigan (portrayed by Pierce Brosnan) and the rival crime family, the Stevensons, led by Richie Stevenson (played by Geoff Bell).

As the story is set in London, colloquial terms often find their way into the story. One such term that has piqued interest among the fans of MobLand is ‘grass.' In the first episode, Conrad shoots his close friend Archie Hammond (played by Alex Jennings) as he believed he was ‘a grass,' a British slang term used to refer to a mole, who informs police about activities associated with other criminals.

MobLand is created by Ronan Bennett and directed by Guy Ritchie. The stellar star cast of the show includes Pierce Brosnan, Tom Hardy, Helen Mirren, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Geoff Bell, Daniel Betts, Lisa Dwan, and Emily Barber, among others.

Who is referred to as ‘grass’ in MobLand?

Conrad Harrigan and his wife Maeve (played by Helen Mirren) are looking for ways to expand their organized crime business. They are faced with challenges from the rival crime family ‘the Stevensons,' led by Richie Stevenson (played by Geoff Bell).

The Harrigans and the Stevensons are sworn enemies, whose relationship further deteriorates when Tommy Stevenson (played by Felix Edwards), the family’s heir, goes missing after a night out with Eddie Harrigan (played by Anson Boon), grandson of Conrad.

Maeve informs Conrad that Archie Hammond has been leaking information about the Harrigans’ expansion plans to Richie. Archie is a childhood friend of Conrad and has played a vital role in the business. Conrad, who blindly believes his wife shoots Archie dead, calling him a ‘grass’ for double-dealing.

Meanwhile, DS Ivan Fisk (played by Luke Mably) takes Harry da Souza (played by Tom Hardy), fixer for the Harrigans, for questioning as they were looking for Archie. Harry wonders if Archie worked with the police as well.

Conrad will later explain his actions to Harry,

"There’s no mercy in nature; that’s what I love about it."

What is MobLand about?

MobLand revolves around Conrad Harrigan, who heads the organized crime family in London, his family, and his associates. Maeve Harrigan is the matriarch of the family, who works alongside Conrad in running the crime syndicate. The Stevensons are their rival group, with whom they often clash. Harry Da Souza, the professional fixer for the Harrigans, protects the family from the repercussions of running the violence-driven business.

The official synopsis states,

"Power is up for grabs as the Harrigans and Stevensons, two warring London crime families, clash in a kill-or-be-killed battle that threatens to topple empires and ruin lives. Caught in the crossfire is Harry Da Souza, the street-smart ‘fixer’ as dangerous as he is handsome, who knows too well where loyalties lie when opposing forces collide. As kingdom goes up against kingdom, lines will be crossed - and the only saving grace is a bet-your-life guarantee: family above everything."

MobLand can be streamed on Paramount+.

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