How many seasons of Peaky Blinders are there?

6 seasons and 36 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.

Where can I watch Peaky Blinders in Germany?

In Germany, Peaky Blinders is included with Netflix (not on the plan with ads), Prime Video Free (free), MX Player (free).

Where can I watch Peaky Blinders in the UK?

In the UK, Peaky Blinders is included with Netflix (not on the plan with ads), Sky Go, BBC iPlayer (free).

What songs are on the Peaky Blinders soundtrack?

Peaky Blinders (Original Music From The TV Series) has 49 tracks, including “Tommy: 'It’s Not A Good Idea…'” by Cillian Murphy, “Red Right Hand” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, “St. James Infirmary Blues” by The White Stripes, “Truce (From 'Peaky Blinders' Original Soundtrack / Series 1)” by Martin Phipps and “Tommy: 'Right I Have Bought You Hear Today…'” by Cillian Murphy, and more. It is on Apple Music.

Peaky Blinders (2013)

TV series · Drama, Crime

Epic6 seasons · 36 epsEndedTV-MACommon Sense 16+2013

IMDb8.7· 795,530 votesRT93%RT audience93%Metascore77Trakt86%TMDB8.5

Stream itif you enjoy high-octane period drama that prioritises cinematic style and brooding character studies over historical realism.

A stylized, cinematic gangster saga that prioritizes atmosphere and grand ambition. With six seasons of power struggles and violent set pieces, it’s a heavy, high-production commitment for those who like their drama stylish and gritty.

What it is about

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

Trailer

What Peaky Blinders is like, and who it is for

What it is like to watch

Watching this series feels like stepping into a smoke-filled, industrial dreamscape. The pace is deliberate, punctuated by bursts of sudden, visceral violence and underscored by a modern, anachronistic soundtrack that heightens the tension. It relies heavily on slow-motion sequences and silhouette photography, creating a hyper-stylised version of post-war Birmingham where every confrontation feels like a high-stakes standoff.

Who it is for, and who should skip it

This is perfect for viewers who appreciate meticulous costume design and intense, internalised acting. It will appeal to those who like seeing a criminal enterprise evolve through political and social shifts. However, those seeking a strictly factual historical account or a lighthearted watch should skip it; the tone is consistently grim and the plot can occasionally feel bogged down by its own self-importance.

The right evening for it

It suits a dedicated evening marathon where you can fully immerse yourself in the thick atmosphere. It is best watched when you have the mental energy for complex power dynamics and heavy dialogue.

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How Peaky Blinders leaves you

One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.

Stills

Images from TMDB.

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Peaky Blinders soundtrack

Peaky Blinders (Original Music From The TV Series)

Various Artists · 2019 · 49 tracks

Listen on Apple Music

1Tommy: 'It’s Not A Good Idea…' · Cillian Murphy
2Red Right Hand · Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
3St. James Infirmary Blues · The White Stripes
4Truce (From 'Peaky Blinders' Original Soundtrack / Series 1) · Martin Phipps
5Tommy: 'Right I Have Bought You Hear Today…' · Cillian Murphy
6The Prowl · Dan Auerbach
7Polly: 'There’s Only One Thing…' · Helen McCrory
8Love Is Blindness · Jack White
9To Bring You My Love · PJ Harvey
10Alfie: 'I’ve Heard Very Bad, Bad, Bad Things…' · Tom Hardy

Album and songs from Apple Music.

Awards

Peaky Blinders won Best Direction and British Academy Television Craft Awards at the BAFTAs.

BAFTAs

Won: Best Direction
Won: British Academy Television Craft Awards · 2014
Nominated: British Academy Film Awards

1 other awardShow

Won: Royal Television Society Awards · 2014

From Wikidata, which can miss some.

Questions people ask

Is Peaky Blinders an epic series?: Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Epic. A stylized, cinematic gangster saga that prioritizes atmosphere and grand ambition. With six seasons of power struggles and violent set pieces, it’s a heavy, high-production commitment for those who like their drama stylish and gritty.
How many seasons of Peaky Blinders are there?: 6 seasons and 36 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
Where can I watch Peaky Blinders in Germany?: In Germany, Peaky Blinders is included with Netflix (not on the plan with ads), Prime Video Free (free), MX Player (free).
Where can I watch Peaky Blinders in the UK?: In the UK, Peaky Blinders is included with Netflix (not on the plan with ads), Sky Go, BBC iPlayer (free).
What awards did Peaky Blinders win?: Peaky Blinders won Best Direction and British Academy Television Craft Awards at the BAFTAs.
What songs are on the Peaky Blinders soundtrack?: Peaky Blinders (Original Music From The TV Series) has 49 tracks, including “Tommy: 'It’s Not A Good Idea…'” by Cillian Murphy, “Red Right Hand” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, “St. James Infirmary Blues” by The White Stripes, “Truce (From 'Peaky Blinders' Original Soundtrack / Series 1)” by Martin Phipps and “Tommy: 'Right I Have Bought You Hear Today…'” by Cillian Murphy, and more. It is on Apple Music.
Is Peaky Blinders worth watching?: Stream it: if you enjoy high-octane period drama that prioritises cinematic style and brooding character studies over historical realism. IMDb users rate it 8.7 out of 10 from 795,530 votes and TMDB users 8.5.