The Shelby family saga is far from over. On October 2, 2025, Netflix and the BBC jointly announced a dramatic return to the world of Peaky Blinders, commissioning not one but two new sequel series that will extend the legacy of Birmingham’s most infamous fictional clan. For fans who thought the story would end with the much-anticipated feature film, this news comes as both a surprise and a delight, promising fresh intrigue, power struggles, and, of course, plenty of razor-sharp drama.
The new series, created and written by Steven Knight, will pick up the story in 1953, a decade after the events of the upcoming movie Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. Set against the gritty backdrop of post-World War II Birmingham, the city is depicted as a place “building a better future out of concrete and steel,” according to an official synopsis cited by Deadline and Variety. But in true Peaky Blinders fashion, opportunity comes hand in hand with danger. The Shelby family, now a new generation, stands at the center of a brutal contest for control over Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project—a contest described as having “mythical dimensions.”
Steven Knight, who has shepherded the series since its debut in 2013, expressed his excitement about this next chapter. “I’m thrilled to be announcing this new chapter in the Peaky Blinders story. Once again it will be rooted in Birmingham and will tell the story of a city rising from the ashes of the Birmingham blitz. The new generation of Shelbys have taken the wheel and it will be a hell of a ride,” Knight said in a statement provided by the BBC and Netflix.
Each of the two new seasons will comprise six hour-long episodes, with filming set to take place at Knight’s Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham. The production is a collaboration between Kudos (known for SAS Rogue Heroes and House of Guinness) and Garrison Drama, which previously handled all six seasons of the original Peaky Blinders as well as the forthcoming film. Executive producers for the new series include Knight himself, original series star Cillian Murphy, Karen Wilson and Martin Haines for Kudos, Jamie Glazebrook for Garrison Drama, Jo McClellan for the BBC, and Mona Qureshi and Toby Bentley for Netflix.
The cast for the sequel series remains under wraps, but Cillian Murphy, who became synonymous with the role of Tommy Shelby, is confirmed as an executive producer. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Murphy’s involvement behind the scenes has heightened anticipation among fans, though there’s no official word yet on whether he’ll appear on screen in the new series. The focus, however, is set to shift to a new generation of Shelbys, suggesting a fresh take on the family’s enduring legacy and the evolving city they call home.
Fans won’t have to wait too long for more Peaky Blinders content. The feature film, The Immortal Man, is currently in post-production and expected to premiere in early 2026. Written by Knight and directed by Tom Harper—whose previous credits include This Is England ’86 and several episodes of Peaky Blinders—the film stars Murphy alongside an ensemble cast featuring Stephen Graham, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Barry Keoghan, and Sophie Rundle. The movie is set during World War II, following Tommy Shelby’s secret wartime missions in the aftermath of the Birmingham Blitz, when Nazi Germany’s air force relentlessly bombed the city between 1940 and 1943.
As Variety reports, the new series will pick up about a decade after the events of the film, plunging viewers into the shifting social and economic landscape of 1950s Britain. The logline paints a vivid picture: “In a new era of Steven Knight’s Peaky Blinders, the race to own Birmingham’s massive reconstruction project becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and danger, with the Shelby family right at its blood-soaked heart.”
The original Peaky Blinders series ran for six seasons, concluding in 2022. It began airing on BBC Two in 2013 before finding a massive international audience through Netflix. The show earned widespread acclaim, including a BAFTA for Best Drama Series, and became a pop culture phenomenon, spawning tie-in books, a clothing line, a video game, ballet, and even an immersive theater production. The Shelby family’s mix of cunning, violence, and charisma struck a chord with viewers around the world, making the prospect of new stories all the more tantalizing.
Industry insiders are already hailing the sequel series as a major event. Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, remarked, “This game-changing show made a huge impact when it first came to our screens 12 years ago and it is one of the BBC’s most-loved dramas. Steven has worked his magic once again and I can’t wait for his scripts to be brought to life when filming begins in Birmingham. We are delighted to be working with Kudos, Garrison Drama and Netflix on this epic show. There’s plenty of drama for Peaky fans to look forward to!”
Mona Qureshi, overseeing the project for Netflix, echoed that enthusiasm: “We couldn’t be more excited to be embarking on a new chapter of Peaky Blinders with our wonderful partners at Kudos, Garrison Drama and the BBC. There are few modern storytellers to match Steven Knight and we will be on the edge of our seats as he returns to the streets of Birmingham and to the next generation of the Shelby family. Along with our global audience, we are ready to be captivated anew!”
Patrick Holland, CEO of Banijay UK, which owns Kudos, highlighted the enduring appeal of the franchise: “Peaky Blinders is one of the most iconic, era-defining dramas of our time and Banijay UK is delighted to be helping to bring Steven Knight’s vision for the epic next chapters to life. Made by a brilliant new production partnership, led by Karen Wilson at Kudos, with Jamie Glazebrook from Garrison Drama, the story of the next generation of Shelbys will grip Peaky fans old and new.”
The new series will air on BBC One in the UK and stream globally on Netflix, ensuring that the next chapter in the Shelby saga will reach both longtime devotees and newcomers alike. With its blend of historical intrigue, family drama, and a city on the brink of transformation, the Peaky Blinders universe seems poised for another exhilarating ride.
As the dust settles from this announcement, one thing is clear: the Shelby family’s story—rooted in the heart of Birmingham—is far from finished, and the world is ready to watch as a new generation steps into the spotlight.
