Peaky Blinders is wild ride set after World War I. It follows infamous Shelby family with crafty Thomas Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy at the helm. The Shelbys run Birmingham like a playground, dealing with shady deals, fierce enemies and their own issues. The show mixes stunning visuals, great acting and a soundtrack that feels both modern and historical. Get ready for the Shelby saga as they fight for power in a messy post-war world.

Meet the Shelby brothers from Peaky Blinders

Thomas Shelby

Thomas is the kind of brainy, ice-cold schemer who always seems three moves ahead — and yes, he looks impossibly good in a suit while plotting, honestly infuriating. He’s ruthlessly pragmatic and famously calm, but don’t be fooled, there are tiny things that get under his skin (his handwriting is a mess? he keeps ribbon scraps in his pocket — who knows). He cares about power and control and family in waves that feel almost contradictory: clinical one minute, suddenly sentimental the next. Also, he smokes like it’s a personality trait and insists he never sleeps, yet somehow naps like a cat between meetings.

Arthur Shelby

Arthur is explosive and terrifying and completely, loudly alive — the family’s storm cloud who punches first and asks questions maybe later, or never. He’s fiercely loyal and protective to the point of obsession, but also soft in weird ways (likes babies? cries at funerals? can’t always remember which), and you can see that split like a bruise. He drinks and rages and then will suddenly be the guy who wants to fix things, mend fences, rescue people — messy hero energy. Also, he swears like a sailor and collects tiny religious medals for reasons he can’t explain.

John Shelby

John is the practical, steady middle brother who gets stuff done without grand speeches — a proper fixer with a grin and a quick temper when provoked. He’s loyal in a quiet way, prefers action to philosophy, and somehow balances charm with ruthless efficiency, which is unnerving and oddly magnetic. He’s brash but responsible, the one who remembers to reload the guns and also forgets where he left his hat sometimes. Fun fact: he’ll joke to defuse tension and then be the first to step into danger, because apparently that’s what he does.

Finn Shelby

Finn is the youngest and still figuring himself out, earnest and sometimes painfully naive but with a backbone that surprises people when it matters. He wants to belong and be brave and also makes dumb mistakes (hello, impulsive decisions), but genuine heart peeks through the rough edges all the time. He’s eager to prove himself, often in the most obvious ways, and will defend the family with a mixture of anxiety and stubborn pride. Tiny contradiction alert: tries to act grown-up but can’t resist sneaking sweets or humming old songs when he thinks no one’s looking.