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Peaky Blinders - The Rise of Tommy Shelby and the Birmingham Gang

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RATING
7.5/10
POPULARITY
8

In 1919 Birmingham, war veteran Thomas Shelby leads the Peaky Blinders, a notorious gang known for sewing razor blades into their caps. When a crate of stolen guns goes missing, Inspector Chester Camp... Read more

In 1919 Birmingham, war veteran Thomas Shelby leads the Peaky Blinders, a notorious gang known for sewing razor blades into their caps. When a crate of stolen guns goes missing, Inspector Chester Campbell arrives from Belfast to restore order and hunt down the weapons. As Tommy expands his criminal empire, he must outsmart both the law and rival gangs to solidify his family's power. Show less

RELEASE DATE
December 9, 2013
GENRES
Crime, Drama, Historical

Quick Info

Release Date December 9, 2013
Rating 7.5/10
Popularity 8
Genres Crime, Drama, Historical
MPAA Rating TV-MA

Storyline

Peaky Blinders Season 1 introduces the ambitious Thomas Shelby, a decorated war hero turned gang leader, who seeks to legitimize his business empire in the harsh industrial world of Birmingham. As he clashes with police inspector Campbell and rival gangs, Tommy's intelligence and ruthlessness make him both feared and admired. The season builds a darkly poetic world of loyalty, power, and survival.

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Did You Know

Trivia
  • The series was inspired by a real urban youth gang in Birmingham known as the "Peaky Blinders."
  • Cillian Murphy trained in accent work to master the Birmingham dialect.
  • The show's distinctive modern soundtrack contrasts sharply with its historical setting.
Goofs
  • Modern satellite dishes and electric lights can be seen in a few background shots.
  • Tommy's haircut style was slightly modernized for visual appeal, not period accuracy.
Quotes
  • "You can change what you do, but you can't change what you want." - Thomas Shelby
  • "Everyone's a whore, Grace. We just sell different parts of ourselves." - Thomas Shelby
  • "In Birmingham, we settle for no less than everything." - Polly Gray
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  • Each episode begins with aerial shots of Birmingham accompanied by modern rock music, creating a unique tone for the series.
Connections
  • Followed by Peaky Blinders Season 2 2014, continuing the story of the Shelby family's rise to power.
Soundtracks
  • Features music from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, and PJ Harvey, blending modern grit with historical depth.

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Tagline

Fearless. Ruthless. Relentless.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

TV-MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What is Peaky Blinders Season 1 about?

It follows Tommy Shelby and his gang's rise in postwar Birmingham amid rival factions and police pursuit.

02

Who created the show?

Steven Knight.

03

Who stars in it?

Cillian Murphy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Sam Neill, and Sophie Rundle.

04

What genre is it?

Crime drama.

05

Where is it set?

Birmingham, England.

06

When was it released?

September 12, 2013.

07

Who produced it?

BBC Studios and Caryn Mandabach Productions.

08

What inspired the series?

A real Birmingham gang known as the Peaky Blinders.

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