Tommy’s Home Turf, and Trouble Followed
The Shelby saga isn’t over. The feature film that picks up where the series left off has arrived on Netflix — and, yes, Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby strides back into Birmingham with all the swagger and baggage you remember.
It’s the kind of return that makes you want to cheer and check your watch at the same time: familiar faces, fresh threats, and the same smoky, stylish chaos.
Setting the Scene: War, Guilt, and Family Feuds
The movie jumps forward to 1940, right in the thick of World War II. Several years have passed since the series finale, and Tommy’s back in a city still smarting from the past.
Expect a tight, tense story: Tommy wrestling with inner demons, a war playing out around him, and a personal crisis that could blow up the family—possibly involving a son making dangerous choices that might help the wrong side. High stakes, very Peaky.
Who’s In (and Who’s Back)
Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in what’s being billed as his likely final turn in the role. Alongside him, the show brings back fan favorites: Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck, and Stephen Graham in their familiar roles.
Joining the gang are some big new names: Barry Keoghan steps in as Tommy’s son Duke, while Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth pop up as intriguing newcomers named Beckett and Kaulo. Old friends, new enemies — recipe for delicious messiness.
Not The End: A New Peaky Series Is Brewing
Don’t worry, the universe isn’t shutting down. Steven Knight is already cooking up a fresh Peaky Blinders series set in 1953. Think post-war Birmingham trying to rebuild, money and power up for grabs, and a new generation of Shelbys elbowing their way to the top.
Netflix has greenlit two seasons of six episodes each and cameras are rolling, so the plan is to bring the first season to viewers around 2027 — plenty of time to rewatch old episodes and brush up on razor-sharp suits.
Why This Matters
The Immortal offers closure for longtime fans while paving the way for a new chapter. It’s both a farewell tour for a legendary antihero and a setup for fresh stories in the same gritty world.
Whether you’re tuning in for Tommy’s final curtain or curious about the next Shelby generation, this is Peaky Blinders doing what it does best: drama, danger, and style with a grin.