Peaky Blinders

2013

4.8

1.64K reviews

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Episode 1

9/12/13

Thomas Shelby, leader of the Birmingham gang, the Peaky Blinders, comes into possession of a shipment of guns from the local BSA factory. Aware that keeping the guns could lead to trouble with the law, Thomas nonetheless wants to use the guns to increase the Peaky's power.

2 Episode 2

9/19/13

Thomas Shelby sets out to get work with Billy Kimber - the man who can help Thomas achieve his dream of running a legal bookmaking business. Meanwhile, Polly is alarmed when she realises Ada is pregnant and when Thomas discovers the news, he forces Ada to admit that Freddie Thorne is the father.

3 Episode 3

9/26/13

Ada and Freddie secretly wed, but start their married life together in hiding. Thomas is angry that they are still in town, as it threatens to jeopardise his deal with Campbell. When a couple of Fenians start questioning Thomas about whether he has the stolen guns, Grace gets involved with disastrous consequences.

4 Episode 4

10/3/13

Thomas isn't pleased when his brother John announces he's marrying a local prostitute. The problems keep coming when the Peakys' conflict with the Lees family results in the betting shop being ransacked by the gypsies and a hand grenade being left in Thomas' car.

5 Episode 5

10/10/13

Thomas tells Grace he's planning to overthrow Billy Kimber, but swears her to secrecy. The Shelby's errant father, Arthur Senior, reappears in their lives. Thomas and Polly want him to leave, but Arthur is glad to have his father back, particularly when Arthur Senior confides in him his dream of running a family casino. But everything is not as it seems.

6 Episode 6

10/17/13

It's the day of Worchester races and Thomas' plan is entering its final stages. But as Kimber's men head towards Small Heath, it becomes obvious that someone has tipped them off about the plan. Who is behind this betrayal? Ada does her best to prevent an armed confrontation, but guns are drawn and battle begins.

About this show

Britain in 1919 is a tumultuous mix of despair and hedonism, a nation cleaned out by the extravagances of the Great War. Returning soldiers, newly minted revolutionaries and criminal gangs all fight for survival in an industrial landscape gripped by economic upheaval. Based on a true story, this drama follows one ambitious gang in Birmingham as they rise to become the most feared and powerful in town. Named for their practice of sewing razor blades into the peaks of their caps, the Peaky Blinders run an empire of illegal betting, protection rackets and stolen goods.

Ratings and reviews

4.8

1.64K reviews

sirmartinfrobisher

April 28, 2021

I have been impressed by so many things in these episodes of parts of different conflicts. In SS-GB there was a clandestine meeting between the SS man and Scotland Yard man in Lulworth Castle where the searched for, found, and quaffed a bottle of wine secreted in a Priest's hole. Someone had to do research to know that the Lulworth Estate's owners are faithful adherents to the Church of Rome and they have kept the secrecy.

Wise

March 23, 2019

Entertaining In Some Areas. I like the setting of the TV Show, it also packs a lot of action and includes memorable characters. The Show has some amazing moments and is action packed from Season 1 to Season 4.

Derek Heffernan

May 3, 2015

Cillian Murphy at his absolute best. The cinematography is 1st class. The Acting was top notch even if the accents were iffy. The theme music and soundtrack were a little offputting at first but I grew to love it. The set is amazing and authentic. An enjoyable and expertly made series. I can't wait for series 3. The research and genealogy that went into this production was extensive and accurate. I wholly recommend that you look at Peaky Blinders. The best brittish drama on tv for years. Well done BBC

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