Peaky Blinders

I'm giving Season 1 five stars, but it’s only because I'm turning a blind eye to some major flaws. The creators seemed to have struggled a little with the passage of time (Ada's pregnancy), but the biggest problem for me was the lack of violence. I doubt that you could just talk your way out of a problem in 1919 England. I think that if someone decides to make a series about gangs, they can’t just avoid violence, and if they do, it ends up looking weird. Anyway, Cillian Murphy sure can stare daggers, I wouldn't want to get in a stare off with him. (06.08.2018)

"Red Right Hand" playing over the opening credits had me excited right away. The 1919 England setting and the cast also thrilled me, and I was already anticipating a five-star rating before the episode even got going. However... While the premise, script, performances, and dialogue were excellent, the expected (and inevitable) violence didn't come until Inspector Campbell appeared, which was a bit of a letdown. I'll have to wait and see how things develop. (05.08.2018)

I'm really enjoying the story so far, but the creators are surprisingly stingy with the action. There are gangs everywhere, yet most of the violence comes from the police under Inspector Campbell, which is odd. It seems the show is focusing more on strategy, intrigue, and manipulation. I'm also starting to really like Aunt Polly. (05.08.2018)

I bumped up my rating for the third episode. While another death is credited to Inspector Campbell and his team, there was some action at the races. I'm hoping the action will pick up in the next episodes. (05.08.2018)

I think I've finally got it — Inspector Campbell is the real killer here, racking up more victims than the gangsters. Meanwhile, Thomas Shelby is acting like an experienced ruler, using a divide-and-conquer strategy and opting for a strategically advantageous marriage over violence. I'm enjoying it more and more, but I really could use a bit more action. (05.08.2018)

Sometimes I criticize movies and shows for having too much violence that adds nothing to the story. With Peaky Blinders, I feel the opposite — a good dose of violence would give the series that missing spark. Despite this, I'm still giving it five stars because I'm having a blast. (06.08.2018)

I was really annoyed by how the creators handled the first big gang clash we were gearing up for. It felt like someone stole my wallet and then had the nerve to laugh in my face. Still, I'm looking forward to watching the next season. (06.08.2018)

The second season was significantly weaker than the previous one. The individual episodes always contained one or two really good scenes, but then they started losing pace. I also felt like the creators didn’t come up with anything new. It was basically the same thing as in Season 1, only with different adversaries. What I appreciated was the season finale and the fantastic Alfie Solomons played by Tom Hardy. 4*- (19.09.2018)

I didn't have high expectations, and good thing I didn't. It was a typical slow start, setting up the storyline for the new season. The creators did a solid job of that, but I was a bit disappointed that there wasn't anything fresh; only the gang's enemies change. 4*- (18.09.2018)

I expected more than just a jazzed-up version of a reunion show mixed with a real estate pitch. I wasn't particularly entertained until Tom Hardy showed up as the leader of the Jewish gang. Overall, it was a bit of a letdown. (18.09.2018)

The recruitment of new bakers was fantastic, and the realistic throat-slitting scene was quite impressive. Surprisingly, I even enjoyed the auction scene — if I knew these things had such exciting endings, it might just become my new favorite pastime. (18.09.2018)

Another solid episode. Watching the gang, it's clear they either need to take care of the bereaved better or try harder to keep people from dying unnecessarily; otherwise, they might go bankrupt. The situation in London promises some exciting developments — I just hope it doesn’t all get resolved around a table again. (18.09.2018)

This episode really ticked me off. It started off strong, making me think I was in for something spectacular, but then it took a nosedive. The plot fizzled out, and most of the episode felt dull. The whole segment about adding women to Shelby's harem just didn't do it for me. (19.09.2018)

Finally, the season finale managed to wipe away the bad taste left by the previous episode. Alfie Solomons would be lost without his notes on who his friends are, and the events at Epsom were genuinely entertaining. This is how the show should have been all along: fun and engaging with no dull moments. (19.09.2018)

I liked Season 3 as a whole more than the previous one despite the terrible opening episode. It took me a while to get used to the change of setting. Eventually, I did, as all the characters were still major scumbags. The individual episodes seemed more balanced compared to the second season. The main villain was a priest, which I greatly appreciated. Although the women in the Shelby family got on my nerves towards the end, they sure did stir up the relationship between the brothers. (21.09.2018)

*What a letdown. The first seven minutes were just a boring wedding ceremony, and it didn't get much better after that. It felt like the creators were testing the patience of loyal viewers. Hopefully, they haven't pushed it too far. So far, this was clearly the worst episode of the entire series. (19.09.2018)

The previous episode must have been made by a completely different team (especially the writer). This time, I saw the Peaky Blinders I'm used to from the first season. The episode had a great atmosphere, tension, and action, rekindling my hope for the quality of future episodes. (19.09.2018)

A pretty solid episode. All the subplots were interesting, though Tommy’s trip to Wales felt a bit unnecessary. I was much more intrigued by the resolution of the "Changretta" situation and the pressure on the foreman at the car factory. (20.09.2018)

I have a few gripes about this episode. For the first time, Aunt Polly let me down, and Saint Linda was an absolute disaster (I'm not a fan of goody-two-shoes). Plus, yet another woman couldn't resist Tommy — poor guy, as if he doesn't have enough on his plate already. Otherwise, I was quite pleased; the gun delivery subplot is getting nicely complicated. (20.09.2018)

The creators got a little carried away with the Russian orgies. That part was just too long and boring. However, Alfie Solomons showed up again, and as always, he was incredibly entertaining. All the storylines are nicely set up for the finale. (21.09.2018)