The first season of Peaky Blinders , created by Steven Knight, is a masterclass in the "prestige crime drama." Set in the smog-choked streets of 1919 Birmingham, it introduces us to the Shelby family, led by the hauntingly ambitious Thomas "Tommy" Shelby. While ostensibly a story about a street gang, the season’s "top" index of themes—PTSD, industrial evolution, and the blurring of morality—elevates it into a profound character study. The Shadow of the Great War
Thomas deals with an IRA chief seeking revenge. His father, Arthur Sr., briefly returns and cons Arthur Jr. before abandoning the family again. Episode 6: index of peaky blinders season 1 top