TL;DR
- A sequel series to Peaky Blinders has officially been ordered by Netflix and the BBC, with two seasons confirmed.
- The new show is set in 1953 Birmingham, post-World War II, following a new generation of Shelbys.
- Original creator Steven Knight returns as writer/producer, and Cillian Murphy is onboard as executive producer.
- The sequel series will pick up the legacy after the upcoming film The Immortal Man, currently in post-production.
What is the new Peaky Blinders sequel series and how many seasons are confirmed?
Netflix and the BBC have teamed up to produce a sequel series continuing the Peaky Blinders saga. Two seasons have already been greenlit, each consisting of six hour-long episodes.
This new series will follow events that unfold after the Peaky Blinders feature film The Immortal Man, making it a direct continuation of the story world.
When and where is the sequel series set, and what is its story focus?
The sequel is set in 1953 in Birmingham, in the aftermath of WWII. The series will focus on a new generation of Shelbys, as they navigate the power struggles, rebuilding, and criminal undercurrents in a city recovering from bombings and wartime damage.
Steven Knight himself described the new chapter as rooted once more in Birmingham, with the story of the city rising “from the ashes of the Birmingham Blitz.”
Production will be handled by Kudos and Garrison Drama, and episodes will air on BBC One and under Netflix’s global distribution.
Who is involved — are any original cast or creators returning?
Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, returns as writer and producer on the sequel. Cillian Murphy, who portrayed Thomas Shelby, is no longer expected to be the central character but is attached as an executive producer and may appear in a mentor or legacy role.
The original Peaky Blinders ran from 2013 to 2022, ending with its sixth season, after which the franchise was to continue via a film. That film, The Immortal Man, is currently in post-production and will bridge into the sequel series.
Knight has emphasized that the movie is not intended to be the final word — the franchise will continue in this new television chapter.
What’s the timeline for release and production?
- No exact premiere dates have been announced yet for the sequel series.
- Filming is expected in Birmingham, returning the story to its original setting.
- The sequel is tied to the film’s release, serving as the next narrative phase after The Immortal Man.
- Since the film is currently in post-production, the new series may debut sometime after that release.
