New Peaky Blinders Sequel Series Ordered by Netflix and BBC: A Two-Season Return to Birmingham's Underworld
Netflix and the BBC have officially greenlit a two-season sequel to Peaky Blinders, the acclaimed crime drama created by Steven Knight. The upcoming series will expand the Shelby family saga across 12 new episodes and explore Birmingham’s transformation in the aftermath of World War II.
Netflix and BBC greenlight Peaky Blinders sequel with two seasons. Set in 1953 Birmingham, the Shelbys return to dominate a rebuilding city.
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Knight confirmed the continuation of the story, revealing that the new series will remain set in Birmingham. The plot will unfold as the city begins its massive reconstruction following the destruction caused by the Birmingham Blitz. With a new generation of Shelbys at the helm, the sequel promises a bold and intense narrative direction.
Set in 1953, the sequel explores a post-war Birmingham rebuilding itself with concrete and steel. The race to control the city’s reconstruction becomes a fierce power struggle, placing the Shelby family at the center of both opportunity and violence. This new era in the Peaky Blinders universe introduces fresh characters who navigate ambition and bloodshed in a rapidly changing city.
Each season will comprise six episodes, following the successful format of the original show, which launched on BBC Two in 2013 before gaining international popularity through Netflix.
Production will take place at Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham. The series is being produced by Banijay UK's Kudos and Garrison Drama, the same team behind the upcoming Peaky Blinders feature film, currently in post-production. Directed by Tom Harper, the film is set during World War II and features returning cast members including Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, Tom Hardy, Joe Cole, and the late Helen McCrory.
The upcoming series will be executive produced by Cillian Murphy, Karen Wilson, Martin Haines, Jamie Glazebrook, Jo McClellan, Mona Qureshi, and Toby Bentley.
BBC Drama director Lindsay Salt highlighted the cultural impact of the original series, calling it “one of the BBC’s most-loved dramas.” She emphasized the excitement surrounding the sequel’s production and Steven Knight’s storytelling.
Netflix executive Mona Qureshi expressed enthusiasm for continuing the partnership with BBC and the production teams, citing Knight’s creative vision and the enduring global popularity of Peaky Blinders.
The original series concluded in 2022 after six seasons, just before Cillian Murphy starred in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, a role that earned him an Academy Award.
With filming set to begin soon, the new series is expected to deliver the signature intensity, historical depth, and character-driven storytelling that have defined the Peaky Blinders legacy.
