Peaky Blinders
Episode 1
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 2013-09-12
Synopsis
Birmingham, 1919. Thomas Shelby controls the Peaky Blinders, one of the city's most feared criminal organisations, but his ambitions go beyond running the streets. When a crate of guns goes missing, Thomas recognises an opportunity to move up in the world.
In the series
This episode is part of Peaky Blinders (2013–2022) on BBC/Netflix.
Shelby family gangster opera — haircuts, coats, and Nick Cave needle drops.
Key cast
- Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby
- Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby
- Helen McCrory as Aunt Polly
- Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby
- Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong
- Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons