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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the film that continues the story of the popular British crime drama, will premiere on Netflix on March 20. For fans who have stayed invested since the show ended in 2022, this release feels less like a spin-off and more like a long-awaited continuation.
The film takes place after the final season and moves the series into a new, uncharted time period due to World War II. With the series moving away from television and into film form, fans are expecting an even more intense chapter in the life of Tommy Shelby.
However, as Peaky Blinders came to a close, there was no neat conclusion to things. Not only was there uncertainty regarding Tommy’s future, but also regarding those vying for control around him. This film is a continuation of the promise creator Steven Knight made about how the series would continue, albeit in a different format.
There is also a new emotional shift to consider, as Shelby is now dealing with a world changing because of the war.
One of the main reasons for this buzz is that Cillian Murphy re-enters the world of Tommy Shelby. His understated performance helped set the tone of the series, which has helped make this character one of the most recognisable figures in television drama in recent years.
Though little is said about the film’s storyline, it is believed to bring back old associations, as well as new threats. Time has moved on, and so have the stakes.
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Netflix's exclusive release of the film shows the trend of building on existing dedicated fan bases worldwide. The next chapter in the series, as a film, creates curiosity as well as conversation.
As fans rewatch the series, the March 20 release feels like a reunion, with the storylines finally moving forward as intended.
