Steven Knight might have created the best series finale in the history of television with this episode, but then again it isn't end to the Peaky Blinders Saga as a movie is coming along with spin-off shows. But for an ending to a acclaimed TV Series, "Lock and Key" was perfect and was 80 minutes of pure brilliance. I never intended to write this review but after watching the episode, experiencing some of the history's best storytelling done by the brilliant Steven Knight, I just had to express my love for the episode, for the art he along with everyone who worked on the production did. It's rare to find shows with these endings, Breaking Bad comes to mind in how epic it was and is. The series finale was emotional, full of tension and suspension, but most importantly unpredictability. It's quite often with shows how you're able to predict how the story will progress, even how events will occur, that have never been the case with this show. Steven Knight took us for one extremely memorable ride and I can't wait to see how it will continue, hopefully, in the theatre.
As the clouds of the coming storm gather, Tommy Shelby faces the consequences of his experiences and his actions.
The finale was directed by Anthony Byrne and well he directed the hell out of this episode, superb work done by him and all the crew behind him. The cinematography was stunning, brilliant and overall incredible. Peaky Blinders throughout the years, since its first season, have always strived for stunning cinematography and it kept that until the final shot. This episode even pays homage to the first ever shot and scene in the show, with both have Tommy Shelby as the only character on screen and riding a horse. The first ever shot Tommy rides a black horse whilst it's a white horse in the last shot, in my opinion, that's symbolism in how Tommy Shelby have changed. I also want to praise the actors and their performances, superb is how to describe the acting in this episode and the entire show. Cillian Murphy was terrific and deserves multiple awards for this performance, being a producer for this season was right. Brilliant performance for a well written and well thought out character.
