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Peaky Blinders

2013·Show
36Episodes in6Seasons·TV-MA
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Masterful craft, high energy.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, crime, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting10
  • Character Depth10
  • Direction9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Editing8

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
Gritty Crime DramaPost-WWI Historical SettingComplex Anti-Hero ProtagonistStylized Period AestheticFamilial Loyalty and BetrayalPolitical Intrigue and Power StrugglesHaunting Musical ScoreVisually Immersive World-BuildingMoral AmbiguityHigh-Stakes Tension

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Peaky Blinders

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Where can I stream Peaky Blinders legally?

Peaky Blinders is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Peaky Blinders worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Peaky Blinders rated?

TV-MAViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Peaky Blinders have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 36 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Peaky Blinders?

Critics85
Audiences89

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 89 out of 100, so both groups see Peaky Blinders much the same way.

When did Peaky Blinders air?

It ran from 2013 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is Peaky Blinders in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Peaky Blinders?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Peaky Blinders in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Peaky Blinders, including Intrafamilial Class Conflict, Word Salad Title, Law of Inverse Fertility.