Peaky Blinders (series) (2013)
Release Year: 2013
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Steven Knight
Writer: Steven Knight
Production & Genre
Producer: Executive Producer: Steven Knight
Companies: Tiger Aspect, Caryn Mandabach Productions, Screen Yorkshire
Genre: Historical Drama
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: england, gypsy, corruption, gangster, outlaw, murder, drugs, criminal, period drama, historical, british history, protection racket, illegal gambling, historical drama, bookmaker, aggressive, 1920s, 1910s, birmingham, modern history, zohaib, violence, suspenseful, amused, commanding, enthusiastic, ww1 veterans
Story
Peaky Blinders follows Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), the notorious leader of the Peaky Blinders gang in post-World War I Birmingham. The series begins with Tommy's release from the army, where he served as a soldier in the trenches of France. Upon his return, he finds that his family's criminal empire has dwindled during his absence, and he sets out to restore its former glory. Throughout the series, Tommy faces challenges from both within his gang, including rival factions vying for control, and external threats such as the police and other criminal organizations.
Summary
Peaky Blinders is a British period drama television series that premiered in 2013. Set in post-World War I Birmingham, the show centers around the Peaky Blinders gang, led by the ambitious Tommy Shelby. The series combines elements of historical drama with crime thriller, exploring themes of power dynamics, family loyalty, and class struggle within the context of the early 20th-century British criminal underworld.
