"I think Seraphina would want to take over": MobLand star Mandeep Dhillon on her character arc & how Season 2 might unfold (if it happens)

That single quote from Mandeep Dhillon, who recently gave an interview to Men’s Journal, revealed certain things enough to spark new rumors about the potential direction of MobLand—if the show gets a second season. When she was asked about the details of the ending of Episode 9, "Beggars Banquet," she replied,

"It's hard for me to say without revealing too much, I mean, look, I think Seraphina would want to take over, and I think in her future, in her mind, she would genuinely have the family's best interests at heart."

The remark wasn’t a spoiler or revelation, simply a consideration on the natural course of a character who has gradually become more powerful and prominent throughout the show’s first season.

On MobLand, Dhillon stars as Seraphina—a performer defined by calm calculation, aggressive loyalty, and a surreal talent for remaining one step ahead without speaking much. When the first season of the show ended with several plotlines left hanging in the balance, her understated but steady progression left the audience wondering if she could transform from loyal enforcer to strategic leader.

Dhillon's comment doesn't verify anything, but it provides a down-to-earth and character-based potentiality that audiences have been eager to jump on.

A closer look at Seraphina's season 1 trajectory in MobLand

Throughout the first season of MobLand, Seraphina was a slow-burn character—watchful, careful, and emotionally aloof. She wasn't the loudest or most aggressive one on the show, but she was always mindful, quietly studying every step taken by those around her. By Dhillon's account, that deliberate quietness was a key characteristic. Instead of acting on impulse, Seraphina observed, adjusted, and made her moves only when they were unavoidable.

This level of depth is what distinguishes her in a world filled with boisterous power struggles and impulsive choices. In so many ways, her character served as the emotional counter in the show, one who bore the weight of observation, always weighing out risks and outcomes of the anarchy around her. Her character wasn't flashy, but it was full of internal growth, and at the close of Season 1, she was set up as a character who could ascend—if the opportunity (or need) presents itself.

"Taking Over" isn't just about power in MobLand

When Dhillon conjectured that Seraphina would be willing to “take over,” it wasn’t framed as a power grab. It was more about filling in where there's no order and trust. In MobLand, hierarchy reigns—but it's also tenuous. The first season portrayed broken alliances, double-crosses, and constantly switching allegiances, with only a handful of characters actually in command. Seraphina's power is in her capacity to stay stable and grounded within that chaos.

Dhillon underscored that her character is not someone who would seize power aggressively. Rather, if Seraphina were to ascend to a leadership role, it would probably be out of necessity, filling the gap left by less secure players who fell apart. It's that sort of leadership trajectory that makes the most sense coming from a show that has approached character development up till now: slow, deliberate, and constructed on warranted moments instead of dramatic turns.

What MobLand season 2 could possibly cover (If it comes to pass)

There is no confirmation of MobLand Season 2, but Dhillon's words leave room for substantive guesswork. If the show comes back, a logical extension of Seraphina's storyline could include her operating in increasingly high-stakes realms, being drawn into leadership positions even if she doesn't actively pursue them.

According to Men's Journal, she also says,

"For a [hypothetical] Season 2, I'd definitely see her up there, with more power But she will never be the same as before. I'd really like to see her get more into the crime side of things."

She added,

"That would be great to play. But let's see. [Writer] Jez Butterworth is amazing, so I'm sure whatever happens with the storylines will be really cool."

Her personal conflict—striving to balance loyalty, survival, and her own concept of justice—would probably become more complex.

Moreover, Dhillon hinted at a layered shift, rather than an overnight transformation. That would mean seeing Seraphina make incremental decisions, possibly mentor newer players, or form strategic alliances that serve long-term goals. If the first season was about survival, a second season might push her into questions of influence and identity, whether she can hold onto her moral compass while operating in a corrupt ecosystem.

Mandeep Dhillon’s approach to Seraphina’s complexity in MobLand

One of the reasons why Seraphina is so grounded is that Dhillon plays her with such restraint. In her interview, she was explicit about the fact that Seraphina is not easily rattled. That sort of emotional calm is not passive—it's a strategy. Her character has been betrayed and thrown into chaos, and rather than respond outwardly, she turns inward and readjusts.

It's also interesting to point out that Dhillon didn't discuss Season 2 at all with a type of certainty. She wasn't hyping a sure-thing plot or advertising a return. Her musings were openly presented as speculative, based solely on her own knowledge of the character's headspace. This is refreshingly honest and keeps the speculation based in fact and not fan-driven rumour.

No renewals yet, but the conversations continue about MobLand

So far, there has been no solid update on a second season of MobLand. The show ended its first season with a decent level of narrative uncertainty, with the door open for multiple potential directions. While Dhillon's interview has stoked some interest, it says nothing regarding production timelines or upcoming scripts.

However, the fascination with Seraphina's journey and how it will develop indicates that the character touched people in ways that no one could have predicted. It's not spectacle—this is about how the quietest power can get loud at the right moment. That's what makes her one of the most interesting characters on the show.

Mandeep Dhillon's acting in MobLand has established one of the show's most subtle yet potentially powerful character arcs. Whatever happens with Season 2 or not, that line of hers—"I think Seraphina would want to take over"—has served as a significant framework from which to watch the last few minutes of Season 1. Fans will have to wait and see, examining each look and each choice Seraphina made, in case those quiet hints are hints at what comes next.

No spoilers, no presumptions—just the truth of what we do know. And for the time being, that's it.

Also read: In MobLand’s most brutal scene, Paddy Considine gives a masterclass in grief

Edited by Sezal Srivastava

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