# Peaky Blinders (2013–2022) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/peaky-blinders/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 88% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 92/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 94% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| IMDb | 8.8/10 |
| Fan Score | 94% |
| Creator | Steven Knight |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Seasons | 6 (36 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Peaky Blinders (2013–2022) is a Drama, Crime series created by Steven Knight, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (92%), Metascore (78/100), IMDb (8.8/10), TMDB fan (94%) across 6 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 94%.

## Celluloid verdict

Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby built a razor-sharp crime dynasty — the British gangster epic that owned a decade of prestige TV.

## Synopsis

A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

## Cast

Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, Natasha O'Keeffe

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Peaky Blinders worth watching?**
Yes — Peaky Blinders earns a 88% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 92%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 8.8/10, TMDB fan 94%. Audience snapshot is separate (94%). Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby built a razor-sharp crime dynasty — the British gangster epic that owned a decade of prestige TV.

**Why is Peaky Blinders so highly rated?**
Peaky Blinders scores 88% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 92/100, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 8.8/10 and TMDB fan rating 94%. The separate audience snapshot is 94%. Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby built a razor-sharp crime dynasty — the British gangster epic that owned a decade of prestige TV. See the full breakdown on the Peaky Blinders series page.

**Do I need to watch Peaky Blinders in order?**
Yes — Peaky Blinders is a continuous crime saga. Season order is required for Tommy Shelby’s rise.

**Is Peaky Blinders on Netflix?**
Yes — Peaky Blinders is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**Is Peaky Blinders on Prime Video?**
No — Peaky Blinders is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Peaky Blinders come out?**
Peaky Blinders first aired in 2013 and ran through 2022 (2013–2022). Created by Steven Knight; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Peaky Blinders are there?**
Peaky Blinders has 6 seasons across 36 episodes (2013–2022). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Peaky Blinders?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Peaky Blinders’s 36 episodes take roughly 27 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Peaky Blinders?**
Peaky Blinders streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Peaky Blinders?**
Peaky Blinders stars Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle, Natasha O'Keeffe. Created by Steven Knight.

**How many episodes are in Peaky Blinders?**
Peaky Blinders has 36 episodes across 6 seasons (2013–2022).

**What is Peaky Blinders about?**
A gangster family epic set in 1919 Birmingham, England and centered on a gang who sew razor blades in the peaks of their caps, and their fierce boss Tommy Shelby, who means to move up in the world.

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