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Peaky Blinders

2013 – 2022Show6 seasons36 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Metacritic778.6Rotten Tomatoes93%94%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about history and crime, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · party vibe · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S2E6 "Episode #2.6" 9.5

Episodes

8.4
8.7
8.7
9.0
8.6
8.5

Story

London's for the taking.

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

Feels like

  • Gritty Crime Drama
  • Post-WWI Historical Setting
  • Complex Anti-Hero Protagonist
  • Stylized Period Aesthetic
  • Familial Loyalty and Betrayal
  • Political Intrigue and Power Struggles
  • Haunting Musical Score
  • Visually Immersive World-Building
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • High-Stakes Tension

Cast

24 of 178 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Anthony Byrne, Tim Mielants, Colm McCarthy
Written by
Steven Knight, Toby Finlay, Stephen Russell
Produced by
Simon Maloney, Joe Donaldson, Ann Harrison-Baxter
Music by
Anna Calvi, Paul Hartnoll, Martin Phipps

Everyone

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Facts

September 12, 2013 · April 3, 2022 · Ended

First aired
September 12, 2013
Last aired
April 3, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Intrafamilial Class Conflict, Word Salad Title, Law of Inverse Fertility +9

  • Intrafamilial Class Conflict
  • Word Salad Title
  • Law of Inverse Fertility
  • Aborted Arc
  • The Mafia
  • Dirty Cop
  • Past Experience Nightmare
  • Shut Up, Hannibal!
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Anyone Can Die
  • Red Oni, Blue Oni
  • Mood Whiplash

12 of 384 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Peaky Blinders?"

Questions about Peaky Blinders

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Peaky Blinders?

Netflix

In the United States, Peaky Blinders streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Peaky Blinders worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 77).

Does Peaky Blinders get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.4, and season 4 peaks at 9.0. The highest-rated episode is Episode #2.6 (season 2, episode 6) at 9.5, and the lowest is Episode #1.1 (season 1, episode 1) at 8.0.

Will I feel good after watching Peaky Blinders?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Peaky Blinders good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing Safe

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Peaky Blinders use?

Intrafamilial Class ConflictWord Salad TitleLaw of Inverse FertilityAborted ArcThe MafiaDirty CopPast Experience NightmareShut Up, Hannibal!You Have Outlived Your UsefulnessAnyone Can DieRed Oni, Blue OniMood Whiplashand 372 more

TV Tropes lists 384 tropes for it, including Intrafamilial Class Conflict, Word Salad Title, and Law of Inverse Fertility.