[Spoiler]’s Arrest & Song in Mobland Episode 9’s Ending Explained

MobLand’s penultimate episode delivers a haunting ending as Irish gangster patriarch Conrad Harrigan and his wife, Maeve, face arrest. In their moment of apparent defeat, Maeve begins singing an Irish ballad, and Conrad joins in.

The song plays a crucial role in illustrating Maeve and Conrad’s attitude toward the arrest. While some viewers interpret the scene as symbolizing the downfall of the Harrigan family, Maeve and Conrad appear far from feeling defeated.

Conrad and Maeve’s arrest in Mobland Episode 9’s ending explained

Richie and retired police officer Colin Tattersall pre-planned Conrad and Maeve’s arrests in MobLand Episode 9. They conspired to send Alice Barnes to Conrad’s residence to collect an item for planting evidence.

Following the plan, Alice steals Conrad’s wine glass to obtain DNA evidence. However, before she can leave, Harry (Tom Hardy) catches her. Even after realizing what’s inside her purse, the Harrigan family’s fixer lets her go as police forces arrive at the residence.

Harry’s motive for letting Alice go remains unclear, but it’s possible he intends to escape the Harrigan criminal enterprise himself, and Alice’s actions may serve his personal agenda.

What song were Conrad and Maeve singing in Mobland Episode 9’s ending and why?

In the final scene of MobLand Episode 9, Maeve sings an Irish folk song before being placed into a police vehicle. Conrad soon joins her in singing the ballad titled “Twenty Men From Dublin.”

Originally written by Arthur Griffith (1871–1922), the song became a popular chant for Irish independence, commemorating those who fought during the 1798 Irish Rebellion. Over time, the tune became associated with Ireland’s resistance to British rule (via Irish Folk Songs).

Maeve and Conrad’s duet transforms the scene into a powerful moment. The use of traditional music serves both as a swan song and an act of defiance, asserting that the Harrigans will shape their own legacy—even in apparent defeat.