Peaky Blinders

2014 • BBC First

4.8

317 reviews

MA15+

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Episode 1

8/2/14

As the leader of the Peaky Blinders, Thomas Shelby, prepares to fix his first horse race, a new policeman arrives in town in search of some guns that have been stolen. At the same time, a beautiful woman with a mysterious past begins working in the Peaky's local pub.

2 Episode 2

8/9/14

Thomas starts a war with a gypsy family, the Lees and finally meets with Inspector Campbell to discuss the stolen guns. Meanwhile Polly learns something about Ada that will anger Thomas and Freddie Thorne makes a stand against his old friend.

3 Episode 3

8/16/14

Thomas is furious when he discovers Ada and Freddie are married, but Aunt Polly promises she'll deal with them. Meanwhile some IRA sympathisers try to find out from Thomas where the stolen guns are, which leads Grace into a dangerous situation.

4 Episode 4

8/23/14

With Campbell still on the hunt for Freddie, Thomas tries to make a deal with Campbell. The Peaky's war with the Lees escalates and John makes a worrying family announcement. Grace begins to glean more information about the family business through Arthur, which leads to Thomas making her a surprising offer.

5 Episode 5

8/30/14

The Shelby's errant father, Arthur Senior turns up, causing tension within the family, which is already divided following Freddie's arrest. Grace grows closer to discovering the location of the stolen guns and Campbell decides to take a bold step with Grace, who has to decide where her loyalties lie.

6 Episode 6

9/6/14

D-Day. As Thomas and the Peaky's prepares for the battle of a lifetime, hidden secrets are revealed and the family have to face up to the problems that have divided them. Grace and Thomas must decide whether they can have a future together.

About this show

Peaky Blinders is an epic gangster drama set in the lawless streets of post-war Birmingham on the cusp of the 1920s. Thomas Shelby controls the Peaky Blinders, one of the city's most feared and successful criminal organisations, but his ambitions go beyond running the streets. Crime pays, business pays better.

Ratings and reviews

4.8

317 reviews

George Retsos

July 17, 2016

A brilliant show piece! The acting is stellar. The period is on point, with stunning costumes. Storylines are exceptional, always keeping you on edge. You develop real relations with all the characters, keeping you vested even during the long dialogue scenes. Beautiful series well worth the watch.

3 people found this review helpful

B H

October 22, 2017

This is up there with my all time favourites. It is so original and Cillian Murphy is brilliant . Never thought I'd love tv about gangsters, but the characters stories are so moving. It's not all guns and action- it's a love story too, about family, and finding something to live for after the war.

5 people found this review helpful

Shona Stromer

July 13, 2016

An eye-opening look into unrecognised post-traumatic stress of WWI veterans and the seedy underworld of horse racing in early 20th century Birmingham. Mind-blowing performances, outstanding sets, costuming and soundtrack and brilliant writing. Love this series!

15 people found this review helpful

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