Sapphire

This episode felt like it was jumping all over the place, making it hard to follow and confusing, like... why? Decent acting but the storyline feels like its spiraling into nothing.

I am not the one who thinks that season 6 is awful, I don't hate on it. But I don't like the direction of it. I feel fine for the show exploring feeling and thoughts of Shelby, and I am all for political drama about fascists. What I don't like are cheesy dialogues.

With good music and acting, the dialogues are what making the show boring. Maybe more action would help the situation, and those who crave for it and hate S6 are right?

Tommy deals with the aftermath of the previous episode's events.

This is a very good character focussed episode.

For me, Cillian Murphy's portrayal of an obsessively controlling character and the visuals is what makes it work so well. The opening sequence in particular is incredibly harrowing.

The general thread of the plot is starting to increase interest and develop momentum. The political themes surrounding Britain and America flirting with right-wing rhetoric couldn't be more apt for the times we live in.

One significant development towards the end of the episode is intriguing. I cannot go into details without spoiling, but if the main narrative develops the way I think it might possibly go, it might result in a compelling series finale, but it's too early to judge. Natasha O'Keefe is also excellent in all her scenes.

Ruby's funeral leads to a melancholy and slower paced episode. Both Tommy and Arthur are in not the right mind and it is about to get worst.

Ruby might have died from TB but Tommy Shelby is convinced that it was dark magic and takes it out on a gypsy camp in the most brutal way.

It leads to question how well Tommy is able to spy for Winston Churchill as he continues to make inroads with Oswald Mosley's inner circle.

Writer Steven Knight highlights how some people are comfortable with fascism today as Diana Mitford casually spouts a story about the treatment of Jews at a dinner party.

It is unfortunate that after such a bright start, the final series had entered a lull. It is not quiet up to its high standards but there is still plenty to play for the Shelbys.

I think this was the worst episode in a meh season. It's so meh and lacks a lot of Peaky Blinders spirit that made the show popular among its fans. Tommy doesn't have to be happy and badass all the time but there's way too much introspective and melodramatic scenes. Like we get it. Tommy is depressed and Arthur is an addict. Can we move on to the plot?

The actual plot is taking a backseat to these soap opera scenes. 2 episodes left and most audiences don't even know the goal of this season. Is it the Boston business? Facism? Or Tommy vs Micheal part 2? A lot of plot devices used in a really good season 5 seems to be thrown out the window in season 6. Now they're hinting on a Nazi Germany episode that seems to be happening way too late into the season

And let's not forget the elephant in the room. Where is Finn???