Tommy Shelby Faces His Most Dangerous Enemy Yet – And It’s Not Who You Think…

Peaky Blinders fans, get ready for a thrilling return to the world of gangsters, grit, and grime. The beloved BBC drama, which captivated audiences from 2013 to 2022, is coming back for a brand-new series that will jump forward in time to the 1950s.

The exciting news comes after the announcement that filming is set to begin this summer, with a target broadcast date sometime next year on BBC One. International audiences will be able to catch the new episodes via Netflix, which has also backed the upcoming feature film The Immortal Man. This movie, set during the Second World War, will serve as a key prequel of sorts, setting the stage for the series’ major time leap.

The sixth series of Peaky Blinders wrapped up in the 1930s, marking the end of the Shelby family’s rise to prominence. However, the new season will take us into post-war Britain, where the influence of the notorious Kray twins looms over London’s underworld, and Teddy Boy gangs begin to rise. A source close to the production revealed to The Sun that despite the film’s initial promise to conclude the saga, showrunner Steven Knight couldn’t resist revisiting the story. After teasing fans with hints of further developments, Knight has confirmed the BBC’s official green light for the project, much to the delight of viewers who can’t get enough of the Shelby family’s turbulent world.

Filming for the new series is expected to begin in September, with many fans hoping for an early 2026 release. The BBC is keeping details of the new cast under wraps, but fans are already buzzing with excitement about Cillian Murphy’s return to the role of Tommy Shelby in The Immortal Man. Sources suggest that Murphy’s character may take on a more senior, mentor-like role this time around, guiding a younger generation of gangsters. His new position might mirror the matriarchal influence once wielded by the late Helen McCrory’s Polly Gray.

The feature film, which finished shooting in December 2024, will explore Tommy Shelby’s confrontations with a new enemy – the Nazis. Set in a time when Britain stood alone against Germany and Italy, with the United States yet to join the fight, Shelby will find himself in a precarious and dangerous position, testing his cunning and resilience like never before.

Despite the film’s promise to wrap up a major chapter in the Peaky Blinders saga, Knight has emphasized that this is far from the end. In an interview with The Standard, he assured fans that there is more to come after the film. “The film stands alone, but after the film, we’re going to be doing more stuff,” Knight said. “A chapter is a good way of calling it – closing the chapter, not the book.”

With a new era approaching, Peaky Blinders is set to evolve and deliver even more intense drama, as the Shelby family navigates the ever-changing landscape of post-war Britain. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the show, one thing is certain – the Shelbys are far from finished.