Released in 2014 - 2017.
Plot line: Britain is a mixture of despair and hedonism in 1919 in the aftermath of the Great War. Returning soldiers, newly minted revolutions and criminal gangs are fighting for survival in a nation rocked by economic upheaval. One of the most powerful gangs of the time is the Peaky Blinders, run by returning war hero Thomas Shelby and his family. But Thomas has bigger ambitions than just running the streets. When a crate of guns goes missing, he recognizes an opportunity to advance in the world because crime may pay but legitimate business pays better. Trying to rid Britain of its crime is Inspector Chester Campbell, who arrives from Belfast to try to achieve that goal.
I've watched this series over a couple of months and there are so many things I really like about it. This period piece looks at the lives of a group of men after the Great War, the way the lives of women changed and then had to change back, poverty, corruption, politics, crime, and the fact that no matter how much money you make, the aristocrats will never let you in. It's a slow build with lots of twists and turns. Highly recommend for fans of historical fiction and family sagas.
You can see the trailer here. If you have yet to see it, this is TV worth watching.
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