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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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Critics Consensus

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 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. May 20, 2024 Full Review Gabriel Tate Time Out Stick with it - the cast is superb and the plot, as it shakes off a few early clichés, becomes truly absorbing. Jul 23, 2018 Full Review John Crace Guardian 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. Jul 23, 2018 Full Review Kevin Clark The Ringer A stylish, over-the-top, and absurdly fun ride of a television show. Jun 10, 2022 Full Review Jack Seale Radio Times 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. Jul 23, 2018 Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk Peaky Blinders might find itself overwhelmed by a tide of historical baggage washing away any fine detail in the characterisations. Jul 23, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Will P One of the most overrated series ever. Seasons 1-4 are ok but then gets even worse. The episodes shouldn't really last 58 minutes. You can cut it down to 40 minutes and won't lose anything at all. Lots of static scenes and lots of unnecessary smoking, sex scenes that bloats the plot. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review Kaushik J Good cast. Passable acting. Good period setting. Muted palette. Too much talking. Too little action. Predictable. Lazy writing. Mismatched and excessive sound tracks. And it features the most disciplined bar in the whole of UK. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/04/25 Full Review Rob A (Review for the entire series) One of the best TV shows I've ever seen, it's about a Birmingham, England street gang active between WW1 and WW2. Cillian Murphy is amazing in the lead as Tommy Shelby, but there are other big stars like Tom Hardy and Adrien Brody. Sophie Rundle (Ada Shelby) is my personal favorite. Don't let the strange title dissuade you; the gang members keep razor blades in the brim of their caps JUST IN CASE a fight breaks out... I give Peaky Blinders my absolute highest recommendation. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/25 Full Review Ava S I got three words for you peaky fookin blinders Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/25 Full Review Bruno V Sincere series and one of my favorites. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Oscar W Have only watched a few seasons of Peaky Blinders, I’m ready to pick up the pace and finish it. This shows unpicks and portrays the history of the iconic gang set in 1919. The lawless slummy neighbourhoods of post war Birmingham. Thomas Shelby’s (Cillian Murphy) family lead one of the most notoriously feared gangs. Gritty and thrilling, would definitely recommend it! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Cillian Murphy

Actor

Sam Neill

Actor

Helen McCrory

Actor

Paul Anderson

Actor

Annabelle Wallis

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Iddo Goldberg

Actor

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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