I've watched the first 4 episodes of MobLand season 2, and the 'explosive' Guy Ritchie series makes a mind-blowingly perfect return to Paramount+

We're living in a drought of bold and brave storytelling.

By that, I mean that almost everything we consume on our favorite streaming services plays it safe, looks the same, or lacks so much substance that you can't really say anything about it other than "it's fine".

MobLand , however, has been bucking that trend, and season 2 continues to build on an authenticity that's light years ahead of anything else.

Why? At large, it's because MobLand trusts its audience to be able to think critically.

You've probably read reports of streamers modifying their scripts and plots to accommodate 'second screen' viewers — subscribers who've put something on in the background while doing something else.

Without naming any names, this is starting to result in bland, unambitious storytelling that spoon-feeds you information unnecessarily.

But MobLand season 2 shows us just how fulfilling the results can be when creators and distributors alike are prepared to disrupt popular industry trends.

The rich, complex layers to the central storyline feel never-ending, forcing you to play close attention to every second of dialogue and action.

The Harrigan family, as always, are unhinged.

Conrad's (Pierce Brosnan) feud with Kevin (Paddy Considine) ramps up a notch, embroiling new 'fixer' Frankie (Johnny Flynn) in their mess as family arch-rival Kat (Janet McTeer) tries to take control of London from a distance.

This leaves Harry (Tom Hardy) having to clean up even more mess than before, particularly considering his and Jan's (Joanne Froggatt) impending divorce.

On top of that, daughter Gina (Teddie Allen) has gone missing.

If you think you understand, you don't — between the Harrigans and us, it's the blind leading the blind.

But that makes tuning into Paramount+ this week all the more enriching... because everyone is prepared to take a risk.