This is everything you need to know to watch Peaky Blinders online wherever you are. Whether you're new to the murky world of Birmingham gangster politics and you're looking to catch up on all of the existing seasons, or you're a dedicated fan who's followed the family through thick and thin for all Peaky Blinders' six seasons, we have all the information you need right here.
Air dates: 2013-2022
Total seasons: 6 (36 episodes)
Creators: Steven Knight
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Sam Neill, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Annabelle Wallis, Sophie Rundle, Joe Cole
Free stream: BBC iPlayer
International streams: Netflix (US, Canada and Australia)
Watch anywhere: try a 100% risk-free VPN
With even its final season in the bag, we need to wait the Shelby family's debut on the big screen to finally see how their story will unfold. What's certain is that it's become a cult classic show that has inspired the Peaky Blinders haircut, Halloween costumes galore, and pulled in an impressive collection of awards. Peaky Blinders has really established itself as one of the biggest gangster TV shows of all time.
For those new to the series, it centers around a group of early 1900s gangsters from Birmingham. Led by the confident Thomas Shelby, the gang (mostly made up of their family) takes on the city, building power and money through their mostly illegal business ventures.
Pith Peaky Blinders season six recently reached its conclusion, all the 36 episodes are now available online for free. Below is all the information you'll need to watch Peaky Blinders online wherever you are in the world.
How to watch Peaky Blinders online for FREE in the UK
How to watch Peaky Blinders online outside your country
If you find yourself trying to watch Peaky Blinders online when you're away on holiday, you will likely find geo-restrictions will block your fun, not allowing you to access your usual streaming service
Luckily, there is a very easy way around this - through the use of a VPN. The best VPN – otherwise known as a virtual private network – offers a simple solution. It changes your IP address to make it look like you are somewhere else. While this can be used for privacy, it can also be used to access your preferred streaming platform back home, even when you're out of the country.
How to use a VPN
Three simple steps to using a VPN to watch Peaky Blinders online:
1. Download and install a VPN - we recommend ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the relevant server location - launch the VPN app, click on 'choose location' and select the right location i.e. UK for iPlayer
3. Head to the chosen broadcaster's live stream - in this case, head to the BBC iPlayer
How to watch Peaky Blinders online in the US
How to watch Peaky Blinders online in Canada
How to watch Peaky Blinders online in Australia
Peaky Blinders cast at a glance
- Thomas Shelby: Cillian Murphy
- John Shelby: Joe Cole
- Arthur Shelby: Paul Anderson
- Polly Gray: Helen McCroy
- Alfie Solomons: Tom Hardy
- Michael Gray: Finn Cole
- Ada Shelby: Sophie Rundle
- Lizzie Shelby: Natasha O'Keeffe
- Gina Grey: Anya Taylor-Joy
- Jessie Eden: Charlie Murphy
- Isiah: Jordan Bolger / Daryl McCormack
Is Tom Hardy in Peaky Blinders season 6?
For a lot of fans of the show, the big question will be whether they will see Tom Hardy return as the infamous Alfie Solomons. Luckily, teaser trailers have officially confirmed the actor will make a return to the show.
However, there is no confirmation as to how much he will appear in this latest season or necessarily what his story line will be for season 6.
Peaky Blinders recap: your catch-up ahead of the new season
It's been a little while since the last season aired so if you're feeling rusty on the plot, we're here to help with a quick recap on the Shelby family, friends and many enemies!
It goes without saying that if you haven't yet finished season five, there will be spoilers ahead. So, for those who have followed the show all of this time, you'll know there has been a lot of changes recently.
Most importantly, season five saw both the family's return to illegal business (thanks to the market crash) and, Thomas entering the world of politics.
Most of the season 5 revolves around the Shelby family and their battle with a Fascist political party and, a mobster family from Scotland. Where most of the previous seasons of Peaky Blinders ends with the family winning, this season ends with a loss as their big assassination of a fascist leader plan gets spoiled.
Season five ended with Thomas with a gun to his head but luckily, and unsurprisingly, the now released trailers for season six shows Tommy well and truly alive... but still pretty miserable.
