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 4 – Summary
In Peaky Blinders Season 4, the Shelby family is deeply fractured after Tommy’s betrayal at the end of the previous season, which led to the arrest of his relatives. The season opens with the family members preparing for execution, but at the last moment, Tommy pulls strings and secures their release.
Despite being saved, the trust within the family is badly damaged. Their unity is further tested when a new and deadly enemy emerges—Luca Changretta, a ruthless Italian-American mobster seeking revenge for the death of his father and brother, killed by the Shelbys in previous conflicts.
Luca comes to Birmingham with a group of Sicilian assassins and begins a calculated campaign to wipe out the Shelby family. His vendetta forces Tommy to bring the fractured family back together. He calls Arthur, John, Polly, and Michael back into the fold to face the growing threat. However, internal tensions remain, especially between Tommy and Polly, who still resents him for nearly getting them all killed. The violence escalates quickly, and John is murdered early in the season, shocking the family and raising the stakes.
As the Shelbys go to war with Changretta, Tommy uses all of his cunning, forging temporary alliances with old foes like Alfie Solomons and bribing politicians and law enforcement. Polly plays a dangerous double game with Luca, pretending to betray her family while feeding him false information. Meanwhile, Arthur wrestles with his demons, and Michael’s ambitions begin to clash with Tommy’s leadership.
The season culminates in a brutal final showdown. Tommy lures Luca into a trap with the help of Alfie, and Arthur, presumed dead by Luca’s gang, returns to kill him. After defeating Changretta, Tommy consolidates his power once again. The season ends with Tommy entering a new chapter—not just as a gangster, but as a Member of Parliament, stepping into the world of legitimate politics while still haunted by the cost of his rise.
