2026 • Netflix Studios
Rated: R
Length: 1 hr 52min
Crime ~ Drama ~ History
Director: Tom Harper
Writer: Steven Knight
Actors: Cillian Murphy, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck, Stephen Graham, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Jay Lycurgo, and Barry Keoghan.
All of us dead, except the one who wants to be…
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Peaky Blinders: The Series
Peaky Blinders the series ran for six seasons between 2013 to 2022 and chronicled the rise of a criminal gang led by The Shelby Family, a clan of Irish-Romani descent whose identity is deeply rooted in gypsy traditions, superstitions, and a fierce, “blood-first” loyalty. It started in 1919 Birmingham, England, a city choked by industrial soot and the psychological aftermath of World War I. Peaky Blinders got their name from their signature look: tailored three-piece suits, silk scarves, and distinctive baker boy caps. The gang sewed razor blades into the peaks of these caps, using them as concealed weapons to slash and “blind” their enemies during street fights.
Beyond the blades, their sharp appearance was a deliberate show of defiance and wealth, signaling their dominance over the industrial slums of Birmingham. The series charts their rise from Small Heath, a grimy industrial district in Birmingham, to the highest levels of British society. What began as a local bookmaking operation (fixing horse races) eventually expanded into international smuggling, legitimate manufacturing, and even Thomas Shelby’s election as a Member of Parliament. By the time The Immortal Man begins, The Shelby Family are no longer just street thugs; they are a national force whose internal collapse mirrors the global chaos of World War II.
All six seasons of Peaky Blinders are available to stream on Netflix!
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026) – Review
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man picks up six years after the series finale in 1934. What is left of the Shelby Family is in the midst of World War II and The Birmingham Blitz in 1940. Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) has gone into hiding, retreating from the criminal life he once led. He is working on a memoir and is surrounded by the ghosts of his family that have died, his brother Arthur (who was Tommy’s Right Hand Man), his first wife Grace, his Aunt Polly and his Daughter Ruby. Tommy’s sister Ada (Sophie Rundle), now an MP in the British Government, arrives to tell Tommy that his now grown son Duke (Barry Keoghan) is leading the Peaky Blinders and engaging in atrocious acts in their name.
Tommy sends her back to Birmingham telling Ada he wants nothing to do with any of it. Tommy is a ‘lion in winter,’ haunted not just by enemies, but by the ‘original sin’ of his past that refuses to stay buried. As he is wrestling with his ghosts and guilt, Tommy is surprised by an uninvited guest, Kaulo Chiriklo (Rebecca Ferguson), who claims to have spoken to Tommy’s ghosts. Kaulo is the twin sister of Zelda Chiriklo, whom Tommy had conceived Duke with in 1914. Kaulo convinces Tommy that Duke is in over his head with very bad men and that his life is in danger, and Tommy is the only one who can save him.
The Nazis plan to print and distribute £350 million in counterfeit currency into the British economy in an attempt to bankrupt it. Orchestrated by Nazi agent John Beckett (Tim Roth), Duke has agreed to distribute the counterfeit money through the Peaky Blinders criminal network in exchange for a hefty fee. Ada and Kaulo’s warnings about Duke, along with the knowledge of the Nazis plan to overthrow the British economy, wear at Tommy and he decides he needs to go to Birmingham. And that’s where the real drama begins as Tommy sets out to stop Duke and The Nazis.
The Immortal Man is more than just a gangster flick; it’s a high-stakes World War II noir that feels both epic and deeply personal. Cillian Murphy delivers a career-defining performance as a man who is literally ‘haunted’ by his past, yet still possesses the tactical brilliance that made The Peaky Blinders legendary. Barry Keoghan as the reckless, modern heir to the Shelby throne provides a perfect foil to Tommy’s calculated exhaustion, while Rebecca Ferguson brings a much-needed layer of Romani mysticism that keeps the film grounded in its roots.
The soundtrack acts as a character in its own right. Maintaining the series’ tradition of pairing historical drama with anachronistic post-punk and alternative rock, the music creates a jarring, electric tension. From the haunting opening chords of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ Red Right Hand to the distorted, industrial riffs that underscore the Birmingham Blitz, the score ensures the film never feels like a dusty period piece. It’s loud, it’s defiant, and it perfectly mirrors Tommy Shelby’s internal chaos.
Even for those who have never seen a single episode of the series, the film succeeds as a standalone thriller. The cinematography captures a Birmingham choked by war—shadowy, metallic, and beautiful—and the plot involving the Nazi counterfeiting scheme adds a ticking-clock element that never lets up. The Immortal Man is a rare feat: a satisfying conclusion for long-time fans of the series and a gripping, atmospheric entry point for newcomers. Tommy Shelby may be looking for peace, but in this final stand, he proves that some legends truly are immortal.
Turn off the lights and devices,
Make some popcorn 
Grab a beverage
and Stream
The Immortal Man
and Peaky Blinders
on Netflix!
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (2026) – Review by Bobby @ Streaming Movie Night.
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