'MobLand' Season 1 Episode 7 "The Crossroads" - Maeve Betrays, Brendan Falls, and Harry Goes Full MI6

Je-Ree
3 days ago
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Man holding a gun stands alert against a concrete wall with Dutch warning signs. The atmosphere is tense and dimly lit.

In Episode 7 of MobLand, titled “The Crossroads,” things take a dark turn as the Stevenson clan strikes back. Richie Stevenson kidnaps Brendan and Seraphina in a twisted act of revenge. And honestly, can we even blame him? After losing his own family, Richie’s not pulling any punches. Enter: Harry. Because of course the UK's latest action hero has to be named Harry. Is that a rule now? I am noticing a trend.

“You in danger, girl.” — Oda Mae Brown, and yes, this quote fits MobLand perfectly right now.

New Gangs, More Chaos

This week’s episode expands the MobLand universe by introducing two new criminal families, giving the Harrigans a run for their money. Remember when we thought they were the big bads? Not anymore.

Episode 7 turns up the heat with nonstop action sequences. Harry pulls off stunts that feel straight out of Mission: Impossible, Tom Cruise, watch your back.

Violence Overload or Gritty Realism?

While the storyline keeps us hooked, MobLand sometimes leans too hard into graphic violence. That chainsaw scene? A bit much. A well-placed implication would do just fine. Less can be more. RIP friend.

Man in glasses sits pensively in a dim room, wearing beige attire. He's deep in thought, hand on chin, with a brick wall in the background. — Geoff Bell as Richie Stevenson in MOBLAND, episode 7, season 1, Streaming on Paramount+ 2025. Photo Credit: Luke Varley/Paramount+

Helen Mirren Steals the Show

What truly shines in “The Crossroads” is Helen Mirren’s portrayal of Maeve. She's a master manipulator, playing everyone around her like it’s chess and she’s already five moves ahead. She’s a strong, unpredictable, and complex female character and those are always a win in my book. Mirren proves age is just a number, bringing sharp wit and chilling power to Maeve.

Jan, Don’t Do This!

Meanwhile, Jan, Harry’s wife, is spiraling deeper into Alice’s manipulative clutches. Watching her fall for the trap is frustrating. Jan, come on. Be smarter. We’re rooting for you! You would have thought that Harry taught her better than this.

A Tragic Ending

The episode closes with heartbreak: Brendan is gone, and Seraphina’s fate is uncertain. Harry now owes a dangerous favor, and that’s never a good thing in MobLand.

What Did You Think of “The Crossroads”?

We want to hear your take! Drop a comment below and vote in our poll. Were you shocked by Brendan’s death? Can Harry pull off another rescue? And is Maeve the villain or the mastermind this series needs?