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The BBC series Peaky Blinders first aired in 2013. Now it’s in its 6th series and still going strong. I am fully convinced that the vast majority of people will think that the Peaky Blinders is a brilliant series for the people who enjoy action and suspense themes.
The show is raw, dramatic and surprisingly realistic, and if you’re looking for an accurate depiction of 1920s England, look no further than Peaky Blinders. Revolving around a family determined to make its way to the top of the criminal underworld, Peaky Blinders revels in its grimy, dark depiction of Birmingham. The story predominantly revolves around the Peaky Blinders, a group of suit-wielding, flat cap wearing gangsters who run a small betting business in the heart of one of the poorest areas in Birmingham.
Protagonist Thomas Shelby (acted by Cillian Murphy) finds his skills tested when a crate of lucrative guns winds up in his possession and he questions what to do with this dangerous present. Hot on the heels of the weapons is Inspector Chester Campbell, a cold, calculated Irishman who promises to return the guns to Winston Churchill and make the men responsible pay. Tommy Shelby has been an endlessly compelling and complex protagonist. As the story has unfurls, his character evolves from a caricature gangster to a fully formed anti-hero with he’s quiet ferocity. With a great story-line and great actor, the show really gravitated me towards binge watching nearly every episode in one evening.
Peaky Blinders season 1 in my opinion is a rare gem of a crime drama and shows. Not only does it portray the time period accurately with an authentic set and costume design, it also manages to do so with a host of memorable characters at its core. I would definitely recommend this series to anyone who enjoys crime themed and historical themed shows, but I think that anyone would be hooked the instant they see these gentleman in their Birmingham accents.
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