‘Peaky Blinders’ Season 6 Will End The Series, But A Movie Will Conclude The Story
The British crime drama seriesPeaky Blindersis coming back for a sixth season, but unfortunately for fans, it will be the last run of episodes for the show from BBC and Netflix. However, there is a bit of a silver lining in the show’s conclusion, because creator and writerSteven Knightsays the story will “continue in another form.”
An official press releaseannouncedPeaky Blindersseason 6 being the final run for the series. Steven Knight offered up this statement along with the news:
Peaky Blindersfollows the story of gangster Tommy Shelby (Cilian Muphy) and his family’s rise to power from crime to legitimate business in the wake of World War I. With five seasons under their belt and one more on the way, there was obviously plenty of story to tell. But the series coming to an end doesn’t mean the story is over.
In the official press release, Steven Knight also said: “While the TV series will be coming to an end, the story will continue in another form.” Separately, Knight has confirmed to Deadline exactly how that story will continue:
“COVID changed our plans. But I can say that my plan from the beginning was to endPeakywith a movie. That is what is going to happen.”
Back in 2019, Steven Knight saidPeaky Blinderswould last through season sevenbefore possibly heading into movie territory, so ending with season six must be the change that the coronavirus pandemic forced upon him. Does this mean they’ll be cramming an entire season’s worth of story into a single movie, or will season six simply be a little more beefy before leading into the feature film conclusion? We’re not sure, but executive producerCaryn Mandabachis just happy to be safely back in production:
“Along with our wonderful, supportive, partners at BBC and Netflix, we have been working diligently to ensure we can get Peaky safely back into production; the safety of our cast and crew is always our priority. Thank you to all the Peaky fans who have been so unwaveringly supportive and patient. Series six marks the end of an epic story that has entranced audiences since it first started in 2013, but the world of Peaky Blinders will most definitely live on.”
DirectorAnthony Byrnewill be getting back behind the camera afterbeing at the helm of season five.Nick Godingwill produce. Knight, Byrne, Mandabach,Jamie Glazebrook,David Mason, and series star Cillian Murphy are executive producers on the series.Tommy Bulfinserves as executive producer for BBC, withLucy Bedfordexecutive producing for production company Tiger Aspect.
Production on the sixth season ofPeaky Blindersjust began, so we probably won’t see it hit Netflix until late this year or early in 2022. We’ll keep you posted as more information becomes available.
