MobLand: What Is a Grass? Archie’s Past Explained

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As a dedicated fan, I’m just as curious as you about the term “grass” in Paramount+’s new series, MobLand. In the first episode, titled “Stick or Twist,” the closing scene revealed the murder of an individual named Archie at Conrad’s hands. Now, Archie was often referred to as the “grass,” a term that might be unfamiliar to many viewers since it’s commonly used in the U.K. The question on everyone’s mind is: what made Archie a grass and why did Conrad suspect him? Let me fill you in on the details.

What is a Grass in Mobland?

In the United Kingdom, “grass” is a colloquial term often employed to describe an individual who behaves like a tattletale or an informer, similar to a snitch or a rat. However, it can also refer to someone who provides information to the police.

The phrase typically refers to someone who is known as a “grass,” and this person often betrays or rats out their close associates for personal advantage. It’s not clear where this term came from originally, but it’s frequently used in movies, TV shows, and even the British crime world since the 1930s to describe someone who abandons their group to support an adversary temporarily, with the hope of gaining something valuable in return. In the show, the victim was also called a “grass,” as he might have been suspected to be working with the police.

Was Archie a Grass in Mobland?

Despite Archie’s unusual behavior prior to his passing, it’s possible he wasn’t an informant. Maeve seems to have skillfully deceived the Harrigans into thinking he was untrustworthy.

Following Archie’s death, Harry Da Souza was promptly called to the police station, leaving many questioning the source of their knowledge about the incident. It could be that someone tipped off the police or perhaps Archie was a confidential informant whose abrupt disappearance triggered the police response. Given the circumstances, it seems more probable that someone informed on the situation, as it’s improbable that Archie would betray Harrigans. Despite making efforts to reconcile with Stevensons, it’s unlikely that he was a police informant. Maeve may have portrayed him as disloyal, leading Conrad to commit the murder, and she might have done so for personal advantage.

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2025-04-08 09:43