Are you ready to head back to the mean streets of Birmingham? Because Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is treading those cobblestones again. The crime drama is set to return with a sequel series from the writer, which will introduce viewers to a whole new gang of Shelbys. Set in the 1950s, the timeline of the sequel will pick up after the events that ensue in the upcoming Peaky Blinders feature film.
“I’m thrilled to be announcing this new chapter in the Peaky Blinders story,” Knight says. “Once again it will be rooted in Birmingham and will tell the story of a city rising from the ashes of the Birmingham blitz. The new generation of Shelbys have taken the wheel, and it will be a hell of a ride.”
So buckle up — and keep reading to learn the plot, creative team, and more about the Peaky Blinders sequel.
Is Peaky Blinders coming back?
Yes, the Peaky Blinders sequel will include two new six-episode seasons. It will follow the original series, which concluded with Season 6 in 2022, and the feature-length film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, is streaming now on Netflix.
What is the Peaky Blinders sequel about?
Britain, 1953. After being heavily bombed in World War II, Birmingham is building a better future out of concrete and steel. In a new era of Steven Knight’s Peaky Blinders, the race to own Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and danger, with the Shelby family right at its blood-soaked heart.
Who is the creative team of the Peaky Blinders sequel?
The drama is a Kudos and Garrison Drama production. Its executive producers are Knight, as well as Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy, Karen Wilson, and Martin Haines for Kudos, Jamie Glazebrook for Garrison Drama, Jo McClellan for the BBC, and Mona Qureshi and Toby Bentley, who will oversee for Netflix.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be embarking on a new chapter of Peaky Blinders with our wonderful partners at Kudos, Garrison Drama and the BBC,” says Qureshi. “There are few modern storytellers to match Steven Knight, and we will be on the edge of our seats as he returns to the streets of Birmingham and to the next generation of the Shelby family. Along with our global audience, we are ready to be captivated anew!”
Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, is equally excited to continue the Peaky Blinders story. “This game-changing show made a huge impact when it first came to our screens 12 years ago and it is one of the BBC’s most-loved dramas,” she says. “Steven has worked his magic once again, and I can’t wait for his scripts to be brought to life when filming begins in Birmingham. We are delighted to be working with Kudos, Garrison Drama, and Netflix on this epic show. There’s plenty of drama for Peaky fans to look forward to!”
How do I watch Peaky Blinders?
While you wait for the Peaky Blinders sequel to fight its way onto your screen, you can watch all six seasons of the original series and the film on Netflix right now. For even more from Knight, dig into the black gold that is brewery drama House of Guinness.
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