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

Fans of Peaky Blinders, polish your flat caps — the Shelby family is making a comeback. The hit BBC drama, which ran from 2013 to 2022 and left audiences hooked on its gritty portrayal of Birmingham’s underworld, is returning for a brand-new series that will leap forward into the 1950s.

The BBC has confirmed that filming will begin this September, with an anticipated premiere in early 2026 on BBC One. International viewers will be able to stream the series on Netflix, which is also behind the much-anticipated feature film The Immortal Man. The movie, set during the Second World War, is slated to bridge the gap between the show’s 1930s conclusion and its post-war revival.

In The Immortal Man, Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Tommy Shelby, facing off against a new and formidable enemy: the Nazis. The film takes place during a perilous moment in history, with Britain standing alone against the Axis powers before the United States joined the conflict. It promises to push Shelby’s cunning and resilience to their limits.

Showrunner Steven Knight originally suggested that the film would serve as the saga’s finale. But after months of teasing further developments, Knight has confirmed that the Shelby story is far from over. Speaking to The Standard, he explained: “The film stands alone, but after the film, we’re going to be doing more stuff. A chapter is a good way of calling it — closing the chapter, not the book.”

The new series will transport viewers to a transformed Britain. Post-war London is under the shadow of the notorious Kray twins, Teddy Boy gangs are on the rise, and the Shelby family must adapt to an underworld that is shifting beneath their feet. Sources suggest that Tommy Shelby’s role may evolve into that of a mentor, echoing the influence once held by the late Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory.

The BBC has yet to reveal the new cast members, but speculation is rife. Fans are eager to see which fresh faces will join the franchise — and how the next generation of gangsters will fit into the Shelby empire.

With The Immortal Man expected to hit screens before the new series, audiences will get a double dose of Peaky Blinders in the coming years. If Knight’s track record is anything to go by, the Shelbys’ next chapter will be just as intoxicating — and dangerous — as the last.

One thing’s certain: the razor blades are staying sewn into the caps for a while yet.

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