Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man 2026 Review - MagicMoviesz Review

Sometimes I wonder, what is it about Thomas Shelby that has us so obsessed? That lean frame, those razor-sharp cheekbones, and those tired eyes that look like they’ve witnessed every ounce of suffering the world has to offer—all while he casually smokes his way through the dark alleys of Birmingham. Since the series wrapped up with Season 6, there’s been a void in the hearts of British crime drama fans. We’ve all been waiting to see how Steven Knight would make good on his promise to close this saga on the big screen. Finally, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has arrived, and it’s not just a visual powerhouse; it hits hard emotionally, too. This isn't just some overextended episode forced into a theater; it’s a full-on transformation from street-level crime drama to a historical epic of colossal proportions.

Set against the backdrop of World War II, the film immediately throws us into an atmosphere miles away from what we’re used to seeing on Garrison Lane. If the old enemies were corrupt cops or rival London gangs, Tommy Shelby now faces an existential threat: the full-scale explosion of Fascism and bombs raining down on Birmingham. Tom Harper, who directed several episodes back in Season 1, returns to the director’s chair, and he knows exactly how to scale up the Peaky Blinders vibe without losing its DNA. We see the Shelby Company Limited transform under the shadow of war, where the line between political betrayal and family survival becomes thinner and grayer than ever.

The plot feels incredibly dense but never rushed. The focus remains squarely on Tommy (Cillian Murphy is, as always, flawless), who is now operating at a high-stakes intelligence level. But what makes this film special is how Steven Knight writes Tommy’s inner journey. He’s no longer "human" in the traditional sense; he’s a walking ghost. The title The Immortal Man is deeply ironic because, throughout the film, we see just how exhausted Tommy is from staying alive while everyone around him is gone. There’s a beautiful contrast between his outer journey—trying to save Birmingham (and England) from within—and his internal war, haunted by voices from the past, especially the shadow of the late Polly Gray.

I’ve got to tip my hat to Barry Keoghan, who joins the universe as "new blood." His character brings a fresh dynamic—a sort of mirror image of a young Tommy, but with a wilder streak of madness. His chemistry with Tommy is "chef’s kiss"—a tension-filled dynamic that leaves you wondering, "Is this guy an ally, or is he the one who’s going to stab Tommy in the back?" On top of that, the return of familiar faces like Arthur Shelby (Paul Anderson) adds a heavy sentimental weight. This brotherhood is the heart of the film. Seeing an increasingly fragile Arthur still acting as Tommy’s "attack dog" is truly gut-wrenching in several scenes. They’re like two relics of a bygone era forced to survive in a new world they no longer recognize.

MagicReview gives Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man a 9.4 out of 10.

That's all we have for now. What do you think about the ending of Tommy Shelby's journey in this film? Did Barry Keoghan succeed in capturing your attention as the "next big thing" in this universe? Please share your thoughts in the comments.