Why BBC’s Peaky Blinders Is Still A Netflix Original
Peaky Blinders is a production of the BBC, yet it's also somehow a Netflix Original. Created and written by Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders chronicles the trials and tribulations of the fictional Shelby family. The series title was inspired by a real gang that operated in Birmingham, England, after World War I. After 6 bombastic seasons, Peaky Blinders' TV show runhas officially ended — but not without an upcoming feature film set to begin production in 2023.
Irish actor Cillian Murphy stars in the lead role as Thomas Shelby, a decorated war veteran, crime boss, and politician. Peaky Blinders season 1 originally aired on BBC Two, with the last two seasons, Peaky Blinders seasons 5 and 6, having switched over to BBC One. The final season releases to Netflix subscribers on June 10th. And it's there where the grey area lies regarding Peaky Blinders being an original series for both BBC and Netflix.
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Production for Peaky Blinders hasn't been without its ups and downs. The show was pushed way back in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Helen McCrory's passing also affected the series in a significant way, though she was paid a warm tribute, with season 6, episode 1 being dedicated to her memory. In addition, various licensing deals have delayed Peaky Blinders season 6's Netflix release. The series finale ended on a cliffhanger, leaving a few loose ends in its wake. Presumably, these will be dealt with when the Peaky Blinders movie releases. Here's why Peaky Blinders is still a Netflix original, despite being shown on the BBC first.
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