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Peaky Blinders - Politics Power and the Fall of Empires

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RATING
7.9/10
POPULARITY
80

Set in 1929, Peaky Blinders Season 5 begins with the aftermath of the Wall Street Crash, which devastates global markets and the Shelby business empire. Now a Member of Parliament, Tommy Shelby faces... Read more

Set in 1929, Peaky Blinders Season 5 begins with the aftermath of the Wall Street Crash, which devastates global markets and the Shelby business empire. Now a Member of Parliament, Tommy Shelby faces pressure from political extremists, including Oswald Mosley, while internal family rifts and mental instability threaten to destroy him from within. Show less

RELEASE DATE
January 1, 1970
GENRES
Crime, Drama

Quick Info

Release Date January 1, 1970
Rating 7.9/10
Popularity 80
Genres Crime, Drama
MPAA Rating TV-MA

Storyline

In Peaky Blinders Season 5, Tommy Shelby's ambition to gain political power exposes him to the corrupt world of fascism and deceit. As external enemies rise and internal demons take hold, Tommy battles both his rivals and his own sanity in a struggle for control, loyalty, and legacy.

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Did You Know

Trivia
  • Introduces Sam Claflin as Oswald Mosley, a real-life British fascist leader.
  • Director Anthony Byrne brought a darker, more psychological tone to the season.
  • The stock market crash storyline mirrors Tommy's inner collapse.
Goofs
  • The cars used in several scenes post-date 1929.
  • The Parliament interiors were filmed in a studio replica rather than on location.
Quotes
  • "You can't reason with men who hate you for being who you are." - Thomas Shelby
  • "There is God, and there are the Peaky Blinders." - Arthur Shelby
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  • The season features darker title sequences with fire and storm imagery, symbolizing chaos and downfall.
Connections
  • Direct continuation of Peaky Blinders Season 4 2017; followed by Season 6 2022.
Soundtracks
  • Includes tracks by Joy Division, Anna Calvi, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, and Radiohead - emphasizing the season's tension and decay.

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Tagline

The past catches up. The future fights back.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

TV-MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Peaky Blinders Season 5 about?

Tommy Shelby faces financial ruin and rising fascism after the 1929 crash.

02

Who created the show?

Steven Knight.

03

Who stars in it?

Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory, Sam Claflin, Paul Anderson, Tom Hardy.

04

What genre is it?

Crime drama.

05

Where is it set?

Birmingham and London.

06

When was it released?

August 25, 2019.

07

Who produced it?

BBC Studios and Caryn Mandabach Productions.

08

What themes define the season?

Power, politics, and inner turmoil.

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