Peaky Blinders is a British crime drama set in post-World War I Birmingham, England. The story follows the Shelby family, led by the ambitious and cunning Thomas Shelby, who runs the Peaky Blinders gang. The gang is known for sewing razor blades into the peaks of their caps and for their growing influence in the criminal underworld. After returning from the war, Thomas is determined to expand his family’s power and turn their small-time bookmaking operation into a national empire.
Throughout the series, Thomas faces opposition from rival gangs, the law, and political forces. His intelligence and ruthlessness help him outmaneuver many enemies, but his ambitions often put him at odds with his family and test his personal relationships. Inspector Chester Campbell is initially sent by Winston Churchill to bring law and order to Birmingham and becomes one of Thomas’s main adversaries. As the series progresses, the Shelbys climb the ranks of British society, getting involved in politics, business, and international intrigue, but their rise comes with a heavy cost.
Themes of loyalty, trauma, class struggle, and power run through the show, as well as the long-lasting impact of war on the characters. The series is known for its stylish cinematography, sharp dialogue, and dark, atmospheric tone. Across its six seasons, Peaky Blinders explores how ambition and violence shape both personal destinies and the world around them, culminating in a tense and emotional final season where past choices come back to haunt the Shelbys.
Peaky Blinders – TV Series – Season 2 – Summary
In Peaky Blinders Season 2, the story picks up two years after the events of the first season, with the Shelby family expanding their operations beyond Birmingham. Tommy Shelby sets his sights on London, aiming to take control of the city’s lucrative betting markets. This brings the Peaky Blinders into direct conflict with the Italian Sabini gang, led by Darby Sabini, who controls much of London’s racetracks and has strong connections with corrupt law enforcement.
Tommy also becomes entangled with a powerful figure named Major Campbell, who has been promoted and now works for the British government. Campbell manipulates Tommy into carrying out a dangerous assassination for the crown, threatening the lives of his family if he refuses. Meanwhile, Grace has disappeared from Tommy’s life, and he struggles with his feelings for her while starting a new relationship with a wealthy and influential woman, May Carleton.
As Tommy attempts to grow his business, he recruits new allies, including the ruthless Jewish gangster Alfie Solomons, whose unpredictability makes him both a valuable partner and a dangerous wildcard. Tensions with the Sabini gang escalate into violent confrontations, and the stakes continue to rise as Tommy becomes increasingly consumed by his ambition and the pressure from both criminals and the government.
The season builds toward a dramatic finale in which Tommy must complete the assassination he was ordered to carry out, even as he tries to protect his family and hold his empire together. The final episode ends with a near-death experience for Tommy, orchestrated by those in power, but he survives, realizing just how deep and dangerous the game he’s playing has become.
Peaky Blinders – TV Series – Season 2 – Trailer
