Original creator Steven Knight has officially announced two new six-episode series continuing the Peaky Blinders narrative, set in 1953 Birmingham during its post-World War II reconstruction. These projects follow the upcoming Peaky Blinders feature film currently in post-production and will air on both Netflix and the BBC with Cillian Murphy returning as executive producer[2].
The new series will explore the Shelby family’s central role in Birmingham’s rebuilding efforts after the city endured extensive bombing during the war. According to the official logline, the narrative delves into “the race to own Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project,” framing the city as a place of “unprecedented opportunity and danger,” with the Shelbys at its “blood-soaked heart”[2]. Knight emphasized the story’s focus on a “new generation” of Shelbys taking charge, marking a tonal and temporal shift that underlines the continued evolution of the franchise[1][2].
Alongside Murphy’s executive producer duties, production collaborators include Karen Wilson and Martin Haines from Kudos, Jamie Glazebrook of Garrison Drama, BBC’s Jo McClellan, and Netflix’s Mona Qureshi and Toby Bentley[2]. Knight described the series as “a hell of a ride,” rooted firmly in Birmingham’s historic backdrop and carrying forward the themes established in the original run of the series[2].
This television expansion complements the forthcoming Peaky Blinders movie, which recently wrapped filming and is anticipated for a 2025 release, though no official date is confirmed. The film, rumored to be titled The Immortal Man per comments from hair and makeup designer Nadia Stacey, will see Cillian Murphy reprising his role as Tommy Shelby, supported by returning cast members Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck, as well as new additions including Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Jay Lycurgo, and Barry Keoghan[1][3][2]. Directed by Tom Harper from a script by Knight, this continuation bridges the original series and the new television projects[1].
Knight has indicated this strategic expansion will focus on legacy and generational shifts within the Shelby narrative, suggesting the franchise will continue to explore its distinctive blend of crime, family drama, and historical context in new formats after the war[1]. The combined rollout of the film and two six-episode series positions Peaky Blinders as a growing universe extending well beyond its initial six-season arc[2].