Netflix and BBC Greenlight Two Season Peaky Blinders Sequel Set in 1950s Birmingham

Steven Knight returns for a Peaky Blinders sequel set in 1950s Birmingham featuring a new generation of Shelbys following the events of The Immortal Man film.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 28, 2026, 9:34 AM EDT

Source: People

Post-War Reconstruction and the Rise of a New Generation

The upcoming sequel series, which remains untitled as of late March 2026, is set to pick up the narrative thread more than a decade after the events of the recent feature film. Set specifically in 1953, the story finds Birmingham emerging from the devastation of the World War II "Birmingham Blitz." The plot centers on the "new generation of Shelbys" as they navigate a city being rebuilt with concrete and steel, turning the massive reconstruction projects of the era into a violent contest for territorial and economic control.

Creative Continuity and Executive Leadership

Steven Knight, the visionary behind the original 2013–2022 series and the subsequent film, returns as the primary writer and executive producer. In a strategic move to maintain the franchise's creative DNA, original star Cillian Murphy is also confirmed as an executive producer. The project is a collaborative effort between Kudos, Garrison Drama, and the BBC, with Netflix handling global streaming distribution. Production leadership includes executive producers Karen Wilson, Martin Haines, Jamie Glazebrook, and Jo McClellan.

Strategic Shift in Narrative and Historical Context

By moving the setting to the 1950s, the series moves away from the interwar period that defined the original six seasons. This shift allows the production to explore the "mythical dimensions" of Birmingham’s mid-century expansion. Transformative analysis suggests this era provides a fresh backdrop for the Shelby syndicate to clash with modernizing government institutions and new criminal elements rising from the post-war ruins. The 1953 setting also provides a stark contrast between the traditional street-level grit of the early 20th century and the burgeoning industrial modernization of the UK.