Set on , in post-WWI Birmingham, the pilot establishes Thomas Shelby's cold, calculated leadership as he navigates a city filled with war trauma, corruption, and emerging political threats.
: Tommy's comrade suffering from severe shell shock (PTSD), whose violent outburst forces Tommy to fake his execution to avoid a war with Italian rivals. Peaky Blinders Season 1 Episode 1 Review and Breakdown
: A decorated war veteran and leader of the Peaky Blinders.