Peaky Blinders

2013

4.8

1.64K reviews

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Seasons 1-3 episodes (22)

1 Series 1, Episode 1

9/12/13

Season-only

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 Series 1, Episode 2

9/19/13

Season-only

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 Series 1, Episode 3

9/26/13

Season-only

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 Series 1, Episode 4

10/3/13

Season-only

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 Series 1, Episode 5

10/10/13

Season-only

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 Series 1, Episode 6

10/17/13

Season-only

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.

7 Series 2, Episode 1

10/2/14

Season-only

As the 1920s begin to roar, business is booming for the Peaky Blinders gang. Tommy Shelby starts to expand his legal and illegal operations, with an eye on the racetracks of the south. Meanwhile, an enemy from Tommy's past returns to Birmingham.

8 Series 2, Episode 2

10/8/14

Season-only

Tommy offers to help Polly by searching for her children, who long ago were taken from her. In London, Tommy risks his life by meeting enigmatic leader Alfie Solomons. Meanwhile Arthur continues to feel the devastating effects of the Great War.

9 Series 2, Episode 3

10/16/14

Season-only

Tommy hatches a plan to take control of the southern racecourses. He also meets the aristocratic May Carleton, and sees an opportunity to move up in the world. Meanwhile both Major Campbell and London gangster Darby Sabini plan Tommy's downfall.

10 Series 2, Episode 4

10/23/14

Season-only

Tommy finds out exactly what mission Major Campbell is forcing him to undertake. Arthur spearheads a ferocious takeover of London's Eden Club. Meanwhile, Polly's son Michael is welcomed into the business, and quickly experiences the dark side of the Peaky Blinders.

11 Series 2, Episode 5

10/29/14

Season-only

Tommy is caught by surprise when his powerbase in London is obliterated. As Tommy struggles to save his family and regain the upper hand, May expresses her feelings for him, and he is paid a visit by an old friend.

12 Series 2, Episode 6

11/5/14

Season-only

As Derby day arrives, Tommy is faced with impossible decisions as he plans to strike back at his enemies and take the family business to another level. Meanwhile, Major Campbell has one final card to play - one that he is certain will bring about Tommy's demise.

13 Series 3, Episode 1

5/4/16

Season-only

It is Thomas Shelby's long-awaited wedding day. In the middle of the celebrations, a mysterious visitor imperils the entire Shelby family, and Tommy finds himself pulled into a web of intrigue more lethal than anything he has yet encountered.

14 Series 3, Episode 2

5/4/16

Season-only

Tommy discovers the extent of the mission given to him and the extreme lengths his new paymasters are willing to go to in their quest for power. Meanwhile his own family's activities lead to escalating danger in Birmingham.

15 Series 3, Episode 3

5/4/16

Season-only

Responding to the Italians' actions, Tommy is set on a path of deadly vengeance. Meanwhile, as he makes plans for his mission on behalf of the Russians, he realises there is a traitor in his midst.

16 Series 3, Episode 4

5/4/16

Season-only

Tommy and Tatiana play a personal and dangerous game to acquire information from one another, and Tommy finally comprehends the magnitude of Tatiana's warped ideals. Meanwhile, Polly reveals a dark secret, with terrible consequences for Tommy.

17 Series 3, Episode 5

5/4/16

Season-only

As the Russians test the Peaky Blinders, Tommy realises that he is being seriously outmanoeuvred. But he has an ace up his sleeve in the form of an enemy turned ally - if only he can control him.

18 Series 3, Episode 6

5/4/16

Season-only

As Tommy prepares to commit the most audacious crime of his career, a blow is struck against him that could change everything. As he faces his worst fears, he needs his family more than ever but who can he trust.

101 Cast Recaps Series 1

10/9/14

Season-only

The cast and crew of Peaky Blinders take a look back at series 1 of the epic gangster drama set in post-first world war Birmingham. Featuring Cillian Murphy, Sam Neil, Helen McCrory and writer Steven Knight.

102 Origins

6/9/16

Season-only

In this featurette, Steven Knight the writer of Peaky Blinders, discusses his inspiration for the creation of the characters and stories in the series.

103 Moving Up in The World

6/9/16

Season-only

This featurette is an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the different locations and background settings for the new series of Peaky Blinders.

104 A Day in the Life

6/9/16

Season-only

The cast and crew of Peaky Blinders reveals how the opening scenes of series 3 were shot.

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

frank johnson

April 21, 2018

Real cult stuff..... A hopeless generation whose young men return from their bitter experience of the WW1 trenches hardened, traumatised and frankly 'slightly warped' by their experience. A group of them trying to make sense of life after carnage join forces in a lawless Midlands city under the leadership of the close knit Shelby family. They use the survival instincts, code of honour & a grit that has been learnt from 4 years of seeing their peers used as pawns by a British Aristocracy that has had its day. Where they've stood shoulder to shoulder as most of their comrades were literally blown to bits or torn apart by bayonet, guns and high explosive on the orders of some inept individuals qualified to command only by their place higher up the social ladder. They will never work for the system that did this to them again. They'll make their own way and stand or fall as "The Peaky Blinders'

89 people found this review helpful

Beverley Swinscoe

September 4, 2019

I would recommend Peaky Blinders as long as you're ok with some violent scenes. I think it's a good representation of the way people lived back in those days in Birmingham and probably the world over. It is really well done, the acting is really believably and pulls you in. If it's new to you, I'd suggest you watch it from the beginning. Just marvellous. (10 / 10 for Peaky blinders)

Andrew Marshall

November 16, 2014

First rate show. I was drawn in from the start....can be quite violent and language is very bad ...but still I liked it. The music is quirky and a little incongruous but I want to buy the soundtrack. Overall I loved everything about it and await season 3

18 people found this review helpful