Peaky Blinders is returning with a two-series sequel from creator Steven Knight, set in 1953 Birmingham and ordered by Netflix and the BBC. The follow-up will focus on a new generation of Shelbys as the city rebuilds after WWII, and Cillian Murphy is on board as an executive producer while the feature film connects the original saga to this next chapter. Filming is planned in Birmingham and each season will consist of six hour-long episodes.
Overview
Peaky Blinders is expanding with two new sequel series confirmed by Netflix and the BBC. Set in 1953 Birmingham, after the destruction of WWII, both series will follow a new generation of Shelbys as they vie for control over the city’s reconstruction. These are full new series (not merely additional seasons) with six hour-long episodes each, produced by Steven Knight and executive produced by Cillian Murphy. The feature film The Immortal Man bridges the original and this next chapter.
Peaky Blinders returns
In a bold move, the Peaky Blinders universe is evolving. Netflix and the BBC have officially commissioned two new series (distinct from the original six-season run), placing the story in 1953, as Birmingham recovers from wartime bombing. The timeline follows the upcoming film The Immortal Man, currently in post-production, which serves as narrative bridge.
These new series will each consist of six episodes, about 60 minutes long. They begin after Peaky Blinders’ original conclusion in 2022, and will air globally on Netflix and in the UK on BBC One / BBC iPlayer.
Creative leadership & Production
Creator and writer Steven Knight returns to helm both series. Cillian Murphy, the show’s original star (Tommy Shelby), will serve as executive producer for these new series, though it’s not yet confirmed whether he will appear onscreen in the same role.
Production is being handled by Kudos and Garrison Drama, with backing from both Netflix and the BBC. Filming is set to take place in Digbeth Loc. Studios, Birmingham, supported by entities including the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Narrative focus
The storyline shifts from interwar gang wars and small-time criminality to large-scale urban politics and opportunities emerging from destruction. In 1953, Birmingham is rebuilding after the Blitz, and the competition is over who will own the reconstruction — contracts, land, power. At the heart, the Shelby family (still central) will be leading or influencing these struggles.
The description used in official announcements promises a “city rising from the ashes of the Birmingham blitz” and “a brutal contest of mythical dimensions.” Fans can expect thematic continuities — violence, family loyalty, moral grey areas — but in a changed socio-political environment: post-war economy, new building, new social structure.
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Essential details
- Series count & format: Two brand-new series, each with six hour-long episodes.
- Setting: Year 1953, Birmingham, after WWII; city reconstruction is major plot point.
- Creative team: Steven Knight (creator & writer), Cillian Murphy (executive producer), production by Kudos & Garrison Drama; supported regionally.
- Film tie-in: The Immortal Man, the feature film, connects the original series to these new series.
Key Significance
These two new Peaky Blinders series mark more than just more episodes; they signal a shift in how the franchise will continue its story. Rather than extending the original narrative directly, the creators are launching fresh series to explore aftermath, legacy, and what power looks like in a changing era. Fans of the original will see familiar tone, but new challenges.
For television landscapes, this is franchise expansion: combining film + sequel series, showing confidence from BBC/Netflix. It also means storytelling with more scope, giving space to the new generation of Shelbys while not forgetting the weight of the original story.
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Important facts
- It’s not confirmed yet whether iconic characters such as Tommy Shelby will appear in the new series beyond the film. The executive producer role for Cillian Murphy suggests involvement, but on-screen role is unconfirmed.
- Release dates for the two new series have not been announced. Filming is expected, but exact schedule & cast announcements are pending.
- Because it’s being treated as new series rather than simply seasons, expect potentially new cast, new lead characters from the Shelby family, and possibly fresh narrative arcs.
Final Thoughts
The legacy of Peaky Blinders continues — transformed into a new era. These two new series offer promise: to expand the Shelby saga into the mid-20th century, to root stories in post-war change, to introduce new conflicts over rebuilding and power. While the film The Immortal Man will cement closing arcs from the original story, the forthcoming series will chart fresh territory.
