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Peaky Blinders
S2.E3
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Episode #2.3

  • Episode aired Oct 16, 2014
  • TV-MA
  • 59m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
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Tom Hardy in Peaky Blinders (2013)
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After joining London crime boss Alfie Solomons in a business venture, Tommy worries that Alfie's newly revealed volatility could pose a problem.After joining London crime boss Alfie Solomons in a business venture, Tommy worries that Alfie's newly revealed volatility could pose a problem.After joining London crime boss Alfie Solomons in a business venture, Tommy worries that Alfie's newly revealed volatility could pose a problem.

  • Director
    • Colm McCarthy
  • Writer
    • Steven Knight
  • Stars
    • Tony Pitts
    • Sam Neill
    • Harry Kirton
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Colm McCarthy
    • Writer
      • Steven Knight
    • Stars
      • Tony Pitts
      • Sam Neill
      • Harry Kirton
    • 6User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    Tony Pitts
    Tony Pitts
    • Sergeant Moss
    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Inspector Chester Campbell
    Harry Kirton
    Harry Kirton
    • Finn Shelby
    James Eeles
    James Eeles
    • The Digbeth Kid
    Cillian Murphy
    Cillian Murphy
    • Thomas Shelby
    Paul Anderson
    Paul Anderson
    • Arthur Shelby
    Joe Cole
    Joe Cole
    • John Shelby
    Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory
    • Polly Gray
    Finn Cole
    Finn Cole
    • Michael Gray
    Paul Bullion
    Paul Bullion
    • Billy Kitchen
    Tom Hardy
    Tom Hardy
    • Alfie Solomons
    Adam El Hagar
    Adam El Hagar
    • Ollie
    Barry Aird
    Barry Aird
    • Bonnie
    Sophie Rundle
    Sophie Rundle
    • Ada Shelby
    Maisie Turpie
    Maisie Turpie
    • Polly's Young Maid
    Erin Shanagher
    Erin Shanagher
    • Grieving Woman
    Ned Dennehy
    Ned Dennehy
    • Charlie Strong
    Lizzy McInnerny
    Lizzy McInnerny
    • Mrs. Ross
    • Director
      • Colm McCarthy
    • Writer
      • Steven Knight
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    9madelynmcfly-20274

    This was an engaging episode that was interesting, and was interesting for character relationships.

    This was an engaging episode that was interesting, and was interesting for character relationships. Tommy was very interesting in this episode, and Arthur was very endearing and emotionally touching in this episode. John remains the most enjoyable character in the show for me, and I think him and Micheal have the most promise in the show (Apparently, they're played by brothers.) May might be an interesting character, but I don't really know how she would fill into the plot. Sabini is a slimy villain, but the most hateable character for me remains to be Campbell. Alfie is interesting, I would love to see him get more screentime. Polly is such a realistic character, and her finding Micheal is one of the most interesting dynamics of the show. This show is getting very heavy-handed, but a lot of these characters are still quite sympathetic to me. The sets and time period are great to watch here, and it's a great show to look at. The writing is great here, and it's another good episode that focused on character dynamics.
    7Calicodreamin

    Oh Arthur

    Decent episode in terms of storyline progression and acting. It's sad to watch Arthur spiral, he's a lovable character. The cop is annoying and hopefully he gets what's coming to him.
    6yavermbizi

    Best episode of the season, in spite of the London bosses' reappearance

    My overall rating of "Peaky Blinders"'s Season 2: 3/10.

    This episode has quite a few cool scenes and new characters. The Digbeth Kid adds a lot of levity to the story (although the conclusion to his plotline was both predictable and poorly-executed), the dialogue with Billy Kitchen is pretty awesome, and we meet May, who is interesting also (although it's unclear to me who her companion was). Arthur goes from witty to berserk a bit jarringly, but remains a cool character in most scenes (although the confrontation with the dead kid's mother was a bit weak, if I'm honest). Having mentioned some good and bad, let's get to the elephant in the room: Solomons appears again... He manages to be even more boring, rambling and unpleasant this time around, somehow. Sabini also appears again... Really, just re-read what I wrote about Solomons, the same applies.

    But overall this episode is cool, and it's a shame the rest of them don't quite reach that mark again in this season (and didn't before). I just can't rate this season any higher than 3, not with these London gangsters' exhaustingly-long, nonsensical rants.
    9and_mikkelsen

    Things are progressing!

    This episode had some great development on characters as well as progression on each of the different storylines, as well as Tommys plan to gain influence in London!

    Tom Hardy, no doubt put a hell of a show, and hos scene stands out as one of the most memorable in this episode! He really gives it all on you can tell he enjoys it!

    The guy playing Micheal qlso does a good job of stranding out and making an impression amongst other big characters!

    Another character who steals it, is Athur! Him struggling with mental health, makes you feel sorry for him, even for what he does! You can tell he doesn't like it, and he knows it is wrong.. he wants help.. but still struggles to cope and accept!

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    • Trivia
      Actors Joe Cole (John Shelby) and Finn Cole (Michael Gray) are brothers in real life.
    • Goofs
      Coming of age in the UK was only reduced from 21 to 18 in 1970, so Polly's 17 year old son could not come of age at 18, but would have had to wait another 3 and a fraction years to run away from home.
    • Quotes

      May Carleton: Thomas Shelby from where?

      Thomas Shelby: From Birmingham.

      May Carleton: Goodness...

      Thomas Shelby: No, not much...

    • Soundtracks
      Red Right Hand
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      Written by Mick Harvey, Nick Cave and Thomas Wydler

      Performed by Arctic Monkeys

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    • Release date
      • October 16, 2014 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Black Country Museum, Dudley, West Midlands, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Caryn Mandabach Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 59m
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