Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Review: Cillian Murphy’s Return Delivers a Solid, Stylish Coda

Almost four years after the Shelby family’s last dramatic exit in Peaky Blinders Season 6, Steven Knight reassembles the surviving clan—along with a handful of fresh faces—for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a feature-length return to the Birmingham underworld.

The movie had a limited theatrical run, but as of Friday, March 20, it’s now streaming on Netflix. Having seen it ahead of its release, here’s whether this latest chapter is worth your time.

TL;DR Verdict: A Stylish, Satisfying Extra Helping

Rating: 3/5 stars
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man delivers much of the swagger, style, and drama that made the original series a hit. It’s a fitting capstone for fans, though it takes a little while to find its footing and never quite reaches the dizzying heights of the show’s most iconic moments.

Where to Watch: Stream Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man on Netflix (affiliate link).

What’s the Story?

Set in 1940, the film finds Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) in self-imposed exile, haunted by his past and distant from his criminal empire. His son Duke (Barry Keoghan) now leads the Peaky Blinders, but chaos reigns. When a secret Nazi plot threatens both his family and the nation, Tommy is pulled back into the fray to confront his demons and mount a desperate plan to save everything he holds dear.

The cast includes Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Packy Lee, Jay Lycurgo, Ian Peck, and Ned Dennehy.

A Victory Lap for Fans

Effectively, The Immortal Man feels like a victory lap—a dramatic, extended episode designed to close the book on this chapter of the Shelby saga before the upcoming sequel series takes over. It’s packed with the show’s signature style: dramatic slow-motion walks, sharp tailoring, in-your-face needle drops, and bursts of punchy action.

Cillian Murphy remains magnetic as Tommy Shelby, even if it takes him a while to fully re-engage. The evolving relationship between Tommy and Duke is a highlight, though some new additions (like Tim Roth and Rebecca Ferguson) feel slightly underused despite their star power.

If you loved the series for its swagger, personality, and bravado, this movie delivers. It builds to a conclusion that feels both inevitable and satisfying—though it never quite eclipses the best moments from the show’s run.

Verdict: More Peaky Blinders Is Never a Bad Thing

The easiest way to decide if you should watch is to ask yourself: have you been craving another season since the show ended? If yes, you’ll likely enjoy this. It’s a compelling coda for long-time fans, even if it doesn’t quite hit the same highs as the series’ peak episodes.

All in all, it’s worth streaming for Cillian Murphy’s return alone—and to see how the Shelby story wraps up before the next chapter begins.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is now streaming on Netflix.

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