Peaky Blinders: Season 2
Peaky Blinders Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 6 episodes. The series is a gangster family epic centered on a gang in Birmingham, England, and features an ensemble cast led by Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, Helen McCrory as Elizabeth Polly Gray, Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby, Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, and Joe Cole as John Shelby. The television series was broadcast on BBC Two and later on BBC One,
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series centers on a gangster family epic based in Birmingham, England, featuring a gang that sews razor blades into their caps.
- The ensemble cast is led by Cillian Murphy starring as Tommy Shelby.
- The core group includes Helen McCrory as Elizabeth Polly Gray, Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby, Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, and Joe Cole as John Shelby.
- The television series is broadcast on BBC Two and later on BBC One, spanning multiple series and episodes.
Season overview
Peaky Blinders Season 2 continues the overarching saga across 6 episodes. The series is a gangster family epic centered on a gang in Birmingham, England, and features an ensemble cast led by Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, Helen McCrory as Elizabeth Polly Gray, Paul Anderson as Arthur Shelby, Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, and Joe Cole as John Shelby. The television series was broadcast on BBC Two and later on BBC One, running for 36 episodes across six series in total. The overarching narrative unfolds around the characters and their involvement in the criminal underworld, as referenced in the provided material which notes that London is for the taking and details the group's senior members. Because the provided synopsis and sources contain limited specific plot details for the second season beyond its episode count and overarching setting, the narrative arc is understood through its continuation of the Birmingham gangster family epic.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Oct 2, 2014
Business is booming for the Peaky Blinders, as Shelby starts expanding both his legal and illegal operations. He plans for the future, looking at managing a race track in the South
Episode 2
Oct 9, 2014
Tommy offers to help Polly by searching for her children, who long ago were taken from her. In London, Tommy risks his life by meeting enigmatic leader Alfie Solomons. Meanwhile Ar
Episode 3
Oct 16, 2014
Tommy hatches a plan to take control of the southern racecourses. He also meets the aristocratic May Carleton, and sees an opportunity to move up in the world. Meanwhile both Major
Episode 4
Oct 23, 2014
Arthur leads the Peaky Blinders takeover of London's Eden Club. Sabini decides to put old feuds to one side, convincing Alfie to one side to get rid of the Peaky Blinders. Tommy hi
Episode 5
Oct 30, 2014
Arthur and Michael both end up arrested and imprisoned. As Tommy's base in London is obliterated. Major Campbell has Tommy and his family under his thumb. Polly compromises herself
Episode 6
Nov 6, 2014
As derby day arrives, Tommy is faced with impossible decisions as he plans to strike back at his enemies and take the family business to another level. Meanwhile, Major Campbell ha