🎬 Review: Peaky Blinders (2025) – The Shelby Legacy Returns in Brutal, Brilliant Fashion

The razor blades are back — and sharper than ever.

In its long-awaited 2025 return, Peaky Blinders picks up the bloody thread left dangling in the 2022 finale, but this time with even higher stakes, darker consequences, and a Shelby family that’s more fractured — and dangerous — than we’ve ever seen.

Set against the backdrop of a post-war Britain on the edge of modernity, Peaky Blinders 2025 reintroduces us to Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy, once again magnetic), now an aging yet more calculating force navigating a country rife with political upheaval, betrayal, and ghosts from his past. The new chapter isn’t just about power — it’s about legacy, survival, and the ultimate cost of ambition.

💥 What’s New:

A fresh generation of characters enters the fold, including Tommy’s son (played by rising star Leo Woodall), who may be even more ruthless than his father.

An unexpected turn sees the Shelbys drawn into the emerging world of espionage as the Cold War dawns.

Florence Pugh and Dev Patel join the cast in standout roles that challenge and upend the Shelby status quo.

🧨 Why It Works:

Cillian Murphy is at his absolute peak — colder, wiser, and still hypnotic.

Cinematography remains stunning — smoky pubs, rain-slicked alleys, and slow-motion walk-ups to violence.

Dialogue is razor-sharp, with Arthur still delivering some of the best unhinged monologues on television.

The soundtrack slaps — think Nick Cave meets Run the Jewels.

📉 Where It Stumbles:

A few subplots involving MI6 and international politics feel overstuffed.

Some legacy characters get sidelined in favor of newcomers.

The tone is heavier than ever — don’t expect much levity.

🔪 Final Verdict:
Peaky Blinders (2025) proves that the Shelby name still carries weight — and blood. Stylish, brutal, and layered with emotional depth, this new chapter doesn’t just continue the saga; it elevates it. Fans will be thrilled. Newcomers may be overwhelmed. Either way, the Peaky f***ing Blinders are back.

⭐ Rating: 9/10