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