Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the feature-length continuation of the BBC drama, has landed on Netflix, sparking mixed reactions from fans. The film follows Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) as he is drawn out of retirement to rescue his son Duke (Barry Keoghan) from a Nazi conspiracy during World War II.
The film concludes the story of the current generation of Shelbys, with Arthur Shelby (Paul Anderson) killed by Tommy before the events of the film, and Tommy himself finding peace after his own death. The film ends with Duke taking over as the head of the Birmingham gang, setting up a new chapter for the franchise.
While some fans have praised the film as a 'masterpiece', others have expressed disappointment with the ending. One Reddit user called it a 'weak film' with a 'weak ending', suggesting it could 'ruin the franchise'. Another viewer felt the series should have ended with the original finale, saying it would have been 'more satisfying'.
However, not all feedback was negative. One fan said: 'Cillian Murphy dusting off the cap again? Yes please. After that teaser, this was worth the wait. Peaky Blinders forever!' Another added: 'Peaky Blinders is stepping into a whole new level with The Immortal Man... this could be an absolute masterpiece.'
The BBC has confirmed that two new series are in production, focusing on the next generation of Shelbys. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is streaming on Netflix now.
