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Season 1 – Peaky Blinders

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Britain is a mixture of despair and hedonism in 1919 in the aftermath of the Great War. Returning soldiers, newly minted revolutions and criminal gangs are fighting for survival in a nation rocked by economic upheaval. One of the most powerful gangs of the time is the Peaky Blinders, run by returning war hero Thomas Shelby and his family. But Thomas has bigger ambitions than just running the streets. When a crate of guns goes missing, he recognizes an opportunity to advance in the world because crime may pay but legitimate business pays better. Trying to rid Britain of its crime is Inspector Chester Campbell, who arrives from Belfast to try to achieve that goal.
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Peaky Blinders — Season 1

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Peaky Blinders moves at its own speed, taking its time to create a portrait of post-war Britain that's as bloody and brutal as it is impressively immersive.

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Cady Lang TIME Magazine May 20, 2024
For Tommy, a truly compelling anti-hero, power and revenge are the only forms of salvation that he can find from his demons, making the show an endless pursuit of both. Go to Full Review Gabriel Tate Time Out Jul 23, 2018
Stick with it - the cast is superb and the plot, as it shakes off a few early clichés, becomes truly absorbing. Go to Full Review John Crace Guardian Jul 23, 2018
Undeniably entertaining, though more as a soap romp than a drama; I didn't feel quite as involved with the gun heist from the Birmingham Small Arms factory and the warring gangs as I think I was meant to be. Go to Full Review Kevin Clark The Ringer Jun 10, 2022
A stylish, over-the-top, and absurdly fun ride of a television show. Go to Full Review Jack Seale Radio Times Jul 23, 2018
Look at me in my razor-sharp suit, the show kept saying, not quite covering over the bulges of exposition about worker unrest, communist agitators, conflict in Ireland and a huge arms robbery... [But] Peaky Blinders had moments. Go to Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk Jul 23, 2018
Peaky Blinders might find itself overwhelmed by a tide of historical baggage washing away any fine detail in the characterisations. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel S @RT37151421 Sep 9, 2026 Cillian Murphy Can’t Save This See more Crying C @CryingClowd Jul 30, 2026 It was giving "I can fix him", "enemies to lovers", "...and there was ONE bed". I hated Grace. She looked too modern and didn't fit the time period. Which is exactly what you would expect from wattpad-type protagonist. The story about gang wars and illegal activities was in the background. it existed only for the sake of the love story, to show us Tommy's world, and how misunderstood and lonely he is. I honestly couldn't cheer for any of the characters. See more Kate K. @kking21 May 29, 2026 Favorite series ever See more Zafar I @RT96135707 May 11, 2026 Its a masterpiece Cillian murphy is ammmazing actor Storytelling will engage you if u watch one episode i bet that u will be deying to watch next one every fuckkin character is great direction is ammmazing See more Charles L @Lowry73 Apr 19, 2026 👏👏👏👏👏 loved The entire series See more Stephen O @RT84650450 Apr 19, 2026 A raw, atmospheric masterclass that perfectly establishes the post-WWI underworld and hooks you instantly on the Shelby family's ambition. See more Read all reviews
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Cillian Murphy

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Sam Neill

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Helen McCrory

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Paul Anderson

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Annabelle Wallis

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Iddo Goldberg

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 12, 2013 Thomas Shelby plans to fix a horse race; some guns turn up stolen. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 19, 2013 Thomas Shelby starts a feud with a gypsy family and finally meets with Inspector Campbell to talk about the stolen guns. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 26, 2013 Thomas is livid to find out that Ada and Freddie are married; IRA sympathizers tries to get information from Thomas about the stolen guns. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 3, 2013 Thomas attempts to make a deal with Campbell; The Peaky's war with the Lees intensifies. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 10, 2013 Shelby's father turns up; Grace is closer to finding the stolen guns. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 17, 2013 As Thomas gets ready for battle, secrets are revealed and the family's have to face the problems that have separated them. Details

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Season Info

Director
Otto Bathurst
Screenwriter
Steven Knight
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 12, 2013
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