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Pierce Brosnan’s Gritty Spy Thriller Is Officially the Perfect Watch for ‘MobLand’ Fans
Pierce Brosnan's 2014 CIA thriller "The November Man" has become one of the ten most-streamed films on Paramount+ in the United States as viewers tune in ahead of the second season premiere of "MobLand," another Brosnan crime drama. The renewed interest in the film stems from anticipation for the next episode of the Guy Ritchie-directed series, which has been gaining positive critical reception with the premiere episode rated 8.2/10 on IMDb.
"MobLand" season two features Brosnan alongside Tom Hardy and an ensemble cast including Helen Mirren, and explores intergenerational conflict within a crime family. "The November Man," directed by Roger Donaldson and released in 2014, is based on Bill Granger's seventh novel in his "November Man" series and also stars Luke Bracey and Olga Kurylenko. Brosnan continues to expand his film portfolio with upcoming projects including a role in the action remake "Cliffhanger," which has been moved from a February 2027 release to spring 2027.
In short
- The November Man is trending on Paramount+ as MobLand fans await season two
- Brosnan's 2014 spy thriller is among the ten most-streamed US films
- MobLand season two premiere received critical praise with 8.2/10 IMDb rating
Explained simply
Pierce Brosnan is an Irish actor best known for playing James Bond in four films during the 1990s and 2000s. After his iconic run as the spy, he has continued to work in action and crime-related films and television projects.
"The November Man" is a 2014 spy thriller in which Brosnan plays a retired CIA operative pulled back into service. The film is based on a series of novels by Bill Granger and features supporting roles from Luke Bracey and Olga Kurylenko.
"MobLand" is a crime drama series also starring Brosnan alongside Tom Hardy and Helen Mirren that recently began its second season. The show explores conflict within a criminal family, offering a different setting to the spy-focused world of "The November Man."