Set in , ambitious Birmingham gang leader Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) finds his crew has come under the scrutiny of Belfast detective Chester Campbell. The Peaky Blinders as we know them, thanks to the hit TV series, are infused with drama and dread. 'Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby' is a contemporary dance show that expands the story of the hit BBC crime drama. Peaky Blinders' home-grown gangster saga remains a sure-fire hit. “Today is Derby day and the murder will take place this afternoon at the Epsom races. Peaky Blinders' home-grown gangster saga remains a sure-fire hit: review. The series continues with another great season. The six-episode. Fashionably dressed, the charismatic but deeply flawed. Speaking to BirminghamWorld, Steven Knight has confirmed that Cillian Murphy will reprise the role of Tommy Shelby in the “Peaky Blinders”. Wonderful music, outstanding actors, a brilliant atmosphere and Tom Hardy joining the cast makes Peaky Blinders. ” The show's gangster anti-hero, played by Cillian Murphy. . Sep 7, - The Hollywood actor reunited with his Dark Knight and Inception co-star to deliver a fine performance. The Cillian Murphy-led series, now airing on BBC One, comfortably won the 9PM slot with a share, and peaked at 4M viewers.