Peaky Blinders Movie 'The Immortal Man' Picks Up After Dramatic Season 6 Finale

Key details to remember before watching the new film set in 1940s Birmingham

Mar. 21, 2026 at 2:41pm

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The hit BBC drama Peaky Blinders aired its final season in 2022, and now a new film titled 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' is set to continue the story. The film picks up several years later in 1940, with Tommy Shelby facing new challenges amidst the chaos of World War II. To prepare for the film's release, this article recaps the key events from the end of Peaky Blinders season 6, including Tommy's health scare, the fate of his family members, and the introduction of his illegitimate son Duke.

Why it matters

Peaky Blinders has developed a devoted global fanbase over its six-season run, so anticipation is high for the upcoming film continuation. Recapping the dramatic events that closed out the TV series will help viewers refresh their memories and fully appreciate the new chapter in the Shelby family saga.

The details

In the final episode of Peaky Blinders season 6, Tommy Shelby believed he had a brain tumor and held a farewell dinner for his family before planning to die alone. However, he later discovered the diagnosis was fake, planted by his enemy Oswald Mosley. Tommy then spared the life of the doctor who lied to him. Meanwhile, Tommy's cousin Michael Gray plotted to kill him in revenge for the death of his mother Aunt Polly, but was foiled when the bomb was switched to his own car. Polly's death was written into the show after the passing of actress Helen McCrory. In the finale, Arthur Shelby killed IRA commander Laura McKee to avenge Polly. Tommy's illegitimate son Duke was fully brought into the Peaky Blinders fold, killing a traitor named Billy Grade.

  • The Peaky Blinders TV series aired its final season in April 2022.
  • The new film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' is set to be released on Netflix on March 20, 2026.

The players

Tommy Shelby

The protagonist of Peaky Blinders, played by Cillian Murphy, who is the leader of the Peaky Blinders criminal gang in Birmingham.

Michael Gray

Tommy's cousin and the son of Aunt Polly, played by Finn Cole, who plotted to kill Tommy to avenge his mother's death.

Aunt Polly

A key member of the Peaky Blinders gang, played by the late Helen McCrory, whose death was written into the show's final season.

Arthur Shelby

The eldest Shelby brother, who killed IRA commander Laura McKee to avenge Aunt Polly's death.

Duke

Tommy Shelby's illegitimate son, who was fully brought into the Peaky Blinders fold in the season 6 finale and will be played by Barry Keoghan in the new film.

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What they’re saying

“Absolutely, [Aunt Polly's] presence rules.”

— Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders showrunner

What’s next

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The takeaway

With the highly anticipated film 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' set to continue the story of the Shelby family in 1940s Birmingham, this recap of the dramatic season 6 finale will help viewers refresh their memories and fully appreciate the next chapter of this beloved crime drama.