Peaky Blinders coming back for another season in 2014
Updated Peaky Blinders Unveilings!
The Shelby gang's saga marchers on with a pulsating six-part second series of Peaky Blinders!
In this sequel, the Shelbys aim to expand their empire amidst the buzzing mayhem of Birmingham.
Steven Knight, the mastermind behind Peaky Blinders, shared his excitement, declaring, "I'm pumped we can keep weaving this working-class family's tale through the extraordinary times of the 1920s, an era that'll see the Peaky Blinders charge into unexpected territories and wage astounding battles."
Janice Hadlow, BBC Two's controller, echoed Knight’s sentiments, stating, "Peaky Blinders was a mesmerizing addition to our lineup, and we're thrilled to revisit the Shelby clan next year with their epic storytelling and an exceptional cast."
The BBC has hinted at Tom Shelby (Cillian Murphy's character) rubbing shoulders with the high society of the Roaring Twenties. However, this newfound camaraderie of the English elite may jeopardize his supremacy against ominous forces lurking in the shadows.
Executive producer Caryn Mandabach was overjoyed by the series' warm reception, confessing, "The public's enthusiastic responses to Peaky Blinders have us yearning for Thomas Shelby's journey to continue."
The Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning expressed his delight at Peaky Blinders' comeback, stating it was the third returning series on BBC Two after The Fall and Line of Duty. He further emphasized, "Peaky Blinders offers a riveting blend of grit and glamour, reflecting the success of our new strategy for BBC Two dramas."
The first series, featuring stars like Sam Neill and Helen McCrory, managed to draw an average viewership of 2.4 million television fans.
So, get ready to be captivated by the Shelby clan's further escapades as they entangle themselves in intricate power struggles, gang wars, and internal strife, all in the aftermath of World War I.
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Insights:
- Setting: The second series continues to be set in Birmingham, with Tommy Shelby venturing to London to engage with various criminal organizations.
- Plot: The series delves into the Peaky Blinders' tangles with rival gangs, their internal power struggles, and the intricate alliances they form with both law enforcement and opposing criminal organizations.
- Themes: The second series explores themes of loyalty, power, and survival in the post-World War I era as gangs and crime families jostle for dominance.
- The upcoming year promises exciting news for Peaky Blinders fans with the announcement of a casting call for the third series.
- Amidst the entertainment landscape, the average viewership for movies-and-tv shows, including the Peaky Blinders, is expected to receive a boost due to the series' continuation.
- In our next edition of the entertainment newsletter, we will delve deeper into the Peaky Blinders cast, their roles, and the implications of new plotlines that are sure to captivate audiences.
