Peaky Blinders (2013 - 2022)
Another TV series review about a group of gangsters, the Shelby family is coming up guys. Peaky Blinders is one of the greatest series of all time. The series is a British crime drama with real historical events and fiction. It was created by Steven Knight and aired on BBC from 2013 to 2022 for six seasons.
Cillian Murphy, last year's Oscar Winner, leads the show with his charismatic personality, along with an exceptional supporting cast. The Cinematography, and the soundtracks that suit the old-fashioned, dark streets of Birmingham city also have added value to deliver one of the greatest series of all time.
General Details
- Created and written by - Steven Knight
- Written by - Steven Knight, Toby Finlay, Stephen Russell
- Country of origin - United Kingdom
- Release - 12 September 2013 – 3 April 2022
- No. of seasons - 6 (36 episodes)
- Main Cast -Cillian Murphy as Thomas Shelby, Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby, Helen McCrory as Polly Gray, Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons, Sophie Rundle as Ada Thorne, Joe Cole as John Shelby, Finn Cole as Michael Gray, Natasha O'Keeffe as Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shelby,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peaky_Blinders_(TV_series)#
The show has received 8.7/10 from 697K ratings in IMDB, and as you can see all the episodes have received a very high rating. Currently, in the 87th position. Not bad right?
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2442560/ratings/?ref_=tt_ov_rat
As I said earlier, Peaky Blinders was a real street gang based in Small Heath, Birmingham, England from 1880-2020. Based on their stories, and adding some fantasy we have this masterpiece. Shelby family is a powerful and well-reputed gang in the area. At the start of the show, which is just after World War I, they had a small expansion and control over the businesses.
Thomas Shelby is the leader of the family, who is ambitious, cunning, and strategic. He and his brothers, Arthur and John were war heroes, and the painful experience there regularly affected their behavior and mindset. Apart from them, Charlie Strong, Jeremiah, and Johnny Dogs are some of the close associates of the family, and their aunt Polly Gray plays a significant role as a mentor in the business.
Season 01 starts with the dark cities in Birmingham, still with the haunting memories from the war. Tommy unintentionally stole a shipment of guns that belonged to the British Government. With that, Chief Inspector Campbell came to Birmingham to find them under the orders of Winsent Churchill. On one hand, Tommy faced the police, and government, and on the other hand he expanded his business by killing Billy Kimber, another top-level rivalry, and taking over his betting pitches at the Worcester Races. He fell in love with an undercover agent, Grace Burgess, which affects leaking information as well.
In season 02, He expanded outside the home and got involved with other rivalries Sabini, an Italian gang leader, and Alfie Solomons, a Jewish gang leader in Camden Town. A few betrayals, imprisonments, and finally an assassination attempt on Tommy regularly keep up the suspense throughout the season.
Season 03 starts with Tommy's wedding, which was short-term. Here they got involved with an anti-communist organization, Russians, and the government. They did a big heist, but at the end of the season, the family got arrested which resulted in the separation of the family.
Season 04 was highly intense with the arrival of Adrain Brody, as Luca Changretta, the leader of the Italian mafia. He came to avenge the murder of his father. Both teams lost a few high members, finally cunningly outsmarting them. And in the end, Tommy was elected as a Member of Parliament.
Season 05 was mainly around Tommy's political career. He faced a new enemy, Sir. Oswald Mosley, the fascist leader, who finally beat the shit out of Tommy.
In the final season he faces Mosley, an Irish mob, as well against his nephew Michael Grey to secure his legacy. It focuses mainly on how Tommy had to deal with himself as well.
I shared a small overview, without spoiling much. Combining everything this has become one of the greatest crime dramas of all time. Especially Tom Hardy and Adrain Brody delivered a powerful performance apart from the main cast. It has not only been highly praised but has become a trend.
So, I invite you to watch it by the order of the Peaky Blinders!
My TV Series collection
- Better Call Saul(2015-2022
- The Sopranos (1999 - 2007)
- The Wire ( 2002–2008)
- Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
- Game of Thrones (2011-2019)
- Chernobyl (2019)
So, that's it for today!! Until the next time! Enjoy!
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