Peaky Blinders

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Season 5
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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  1. dano_melendez
    Sep 24, 2019
    4
    Great character development but its balance regarding action and badass gangster situations was lost. Too much politics and modern society winks. I would have needed more of those Peaky from the "No fighting scene" or the "Don't f**k with the Peaky Blinders" moments. Worse season overall for me.
  2. Dzimas
    May 14, 2020
    7
    Whenever things get too crazy the boys return to Small Heath, where they know the lay of the land and consider themselves invincible. This was the theme in Season 4 and again in Season 5. It also tells me that the writers don't really know how to expand the theme of the series without it getting completely out of hand.

    They've already taken great liberty with the Peaky Blinders, but    Whenever things get too crazy the boys return to Small Heath, where they know the lay of the land and consider themselves invincible. This was the theme in Season 4 and again in Season 5. It also tells me that the writers don't really know how to expand the theme of the series without it getting completely out of hand.

    They've already taken great liberty with the Peaky Blinders, but it works within the claustrophobic atmosphere of Birmingham. It doesn't when they start reaching out to London and New York and Shanghai. Thomas may be a smart lad, but he isn't that smart. It takes more than street smarts to run a global empire of alcohol and drugs, and most likely the Blinders would be a small part of a much larger syndicate. After all, how far will 200 barrels of gin per day go? At least, the idea of smuggling opium in the coal is more lucrative, but I don't think the US was importing coal during this time. They had and still have plenty.

    Anyway, we are not supposed to take this show too literally. It is largely theatrical, set to one of the most compelling musical scores on television, underpinned by Nick Cave's glorious Red Right Hand, which has been covered so many times now by other artists that I've lost count. Arthur is as compelling as ever even if his actions make no sense. Thomas remains the smoldering lump of coal in the fire. It is hard to figure out what the story is with Michael but you know his new American girl is up to no good. It is so obvious that you can only assume Thomas is letting it play out just for the fun of it.

    Finn has come into his own, replacing John, who we lost last season. Unfortunately, he is nowhere near as compelling as his older brother, making me miss John all the more. Grace now haunts Thomas. A nice way to bring back Annabelle Wallis. I assume there will be more ghosts as this series continues.

    All in all, it is still fun to watch, but there is only so far you can take this theme. It was better when the boys stuck to Small Heath. Let your rivals come to you, not the other way around.    … Expand
  3. JLuis_001
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    One of the best television series today and sadly one of the most underrated and ignored. But I like it a lot and I enjoyed this season as I enjoyed the previous ones.

    It started a little slow but it quickly composed and closed quite well even though I hate the cliffhanger.
  4. GrantD243
    Oct 23, 2019
    8
    It seems like most people found this season to be the weakest of Peaky Blinders' run, but I think it's the best since the first season. I do think that this is primarily because I found seasons two-through-four to be barely above average, and the change in pace and focus in season five drew me in and kept me interested. I hope that they can keep the ball rolling for season six (which,It seems like most people found this season to be the weakest of Peaky Blinders' run, but I think it's the best since the first season. I do think that this is primarily because I found seasons two-through-four to be barely above average, and the change in pace and focus in season five drew me in and kept me interested. I hope that they can keep the ball rolling for season six (which, honestly, should be the final season).… Expand
  5. Lucas565
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores séries que existem eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo.
  6. Diptanshu
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome season 1st time in whole series season ended with jaw-dropping cliff-hanger it was amazing as hell!the music and visuals whole production design was Pure Art same as previous season's and nice little change to intro by Netflix,the story-line this time was unique and fresh situations for Peaky's it was more of a Psychological thriller as per the insanity of every member it was dark and it was like whole family driving crazy and insane with the past mistakes.The politics and drama was great,right from the starting episode the Billy boys and there Killings were brutal,Abarama's son death was shocking,the new character Mosley was pure devil he's speeches and the way Tommy and his fight in words it was pure iconic love there Office conversations.the Wall street incident and all Throne conflict between Michael and Tommy was on fire at start the Michael wife was amazing the entry of them in Birmingham and bar scene with all family drama and the offer for business it was awesome as hell.the Ada's story was amazing her husband death suddenly at Tommy office was dark and sad he was good man.the Arthur and Her wife conflicts were dark it was all like whole Shelby's were in Deep battle against themselves,Linda 's friend murder by Arthur was insane and brutal,Arthur without her was literally emotional,regretful it was insane for him the reunion in Lizzy's birthday pointing gun and Polly saving the situation it was suspenseful and mind-blowing,the Mr Gold proposing Polly was amazing,Mr gold insanity after his son's death was awesome.the Chinese business and the Finn's near-death was amazing.whole action scenes were amazing,the Compromise for a little for business between Billy boys and the fight in the china town while delivering it was great,the Investigation of Thomas and his speech in Parliament was amazing,the Thomas fight against ideology of the Mosley and his plans and strategies was awesome,Mosley was pure devil in every situation his Ballet speech and Lizzy's Disrespect was like insane he was literally perfect match for Thomas as per insanity,the manipulation of people by speech and huge crowds supporting was amazing.Jesse's appearance was great between conflicts.the War sniper meeting and all was great the impact of war in minds was amazingly showcased throughout the series,the Surprise return of Alfie was Jaw-dropping and iconic he was awesome as hell,the Tommy's getting pure mad and insane psychologically and the whole scarecrow field thing was extremely dark and great,the whole last episode was purely insane and another level awesome it was 1st time in whole series to watch Thomas gone such mad at last,the Plans and the setup was clever but the underestimation of Villain was brutal to him as Tommy said i will search the person i can't defeat the line was literally getting real at last episode,the Riot and Speech setup at last was great,literally the time the speech started from then on it was literally nail-bitingly intense and awesome the count-down to ten and the Finn's telling the plan of Assassination of Mosley to the Footballer before the speech resulting the rioting mess around hall with countdown at last everyone was ready to blow Mr gold to kill Billy boy,Arthur to run,Tommy to replace in speech and sniper ready to shoot the moment countdown end the sudden twist was literally Jaw-dropping,insane,awesome it was literally mind-blowing and extreme enough for Thomas to go too insane as he say's "that doesn't make any sense" it was pure masterclass moment then the cut with Tommy getting pure insane pointing gun towards himself it was literally great end to the season it was jaw-dropping cliff-hanger!The whole season was pure shocking,psychological insanity for the family,amazing cliff-hanger it was mind-blowing season its a Masterpiece!… Expand
  7. Victor2049
    Dec 11, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fantastic change of pace after what I feel was the weakest spot for the show in Season 4, except for the season finale. Oswald is a fantastic villain. Tommy is no longer invincible and his actions have consequences, and blood is rising between the Shelbys. Very intense, very different from the past 2 seasons and I love where it’s heading… Expand
  8. Bruterake
    Nov 26, 2020
    7
    Ta ficando meio repetitivo já, não to entendendo qual o esquema que a série tá fazendo pra arrastar pra frente, bom, vamo vê no que da.
  9. wayrez
    May 16, 2020
    9
    The plot develops interestingly, and quickly and aggressively, just not brought to a logical conclusion. Suffice it to say that Winston Churchill and Oswald Mosley - the main fascist of Great Britain - appear here for the first time. In addition, since the fifth season street crime, illegal business and big politics of the Shelby family blend together, and it's very curious to watch.

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  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Stuart Jeffries
    Dec 5, 2019
    60
    The formula is the same.
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  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Kaitlin Thomas
    Oct 10, 2019
    80
    By focusing on Tommy's deteriorating mental state, the cost of continued violence, and the interpersonal relationships of the Shelby family and how everything they touch eventually turns to ash rather than simply relying on yet more forgettable villains for conflict, Peaky Blinders is a better, more complete family saga than it has been in recent years.
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