Period crime drama Peaky Blinders has opened to positive reviews from critics since the time it premiered on BBC Two. Created by Steven Knight, the show is set in Birmingham, England.
The first season premiered on September 12, 2013, on BBC Two until Season 4. The rest of the seasons were then moved to BBC One. The fifth season premiered on August 25, 2019. The show is now all set to come back with its sixth and final season.
So, when will the final season be released? Who all are coming back in the lead roles? What is the plot? Keep reading to know further details.
Peaky Blinders Season 6: Release Date and Plot
The BBC officially confirmed on February 15 that the sixth season will release on February 27, 2022. The news was announced through a tweet.
The plot details about the upcoming season has not been revealed yet. However, sources say that it will represent the final furlong of Tommy Shelby’s redemption arc could have been quashed by Steven Knight’s intention to create a movie of the same name.
This means that the final season may not finish with the country on the brink of war with Germany like how it has been pitched in the past. Steven Knight is the creator and writer like the previous seasons alongside Nick Goding as the producer and Anthony Byrne as the director.
Peaky Blinders Season 6: Cast and Trailer
Sam Claflin is confirmed to return in Peaky Blinders Season 6. Apart from him, we will get to see Tom Hardy as Alfie Solomons. Audiences will also get to see James Frecheville, Amber Anderson, Stephen Graham in major roles.
Helen McCrory, who plays the role of Polly, passed away on April 16, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. It is reportedly unknown if she shot her scenes for the final season prior to her death.
The makers of the series released the trailer for final season on January 1, 2022. Check the trailer below: