Peaky Blinders Film Kills Off Arthur Shelby

The recent "Peaky Blinders" film, "The Immortal Man," premiered on Netflix, revealing a significant plot development: Arthur Shelby, a central character throughout the series, had died off-screen. This revelation was compounded by the fact that Tommy Shelby himself was responsible for his brother's death, having killed Arthur in a fit of rage.

This act of fratricide plunged Tommy into deep guilt and isolation, profoundly influencing his character arc leading into the film. Creator Steven Knight stated that Arthur's death was planned from the series' inception, designed to create a significant moral burden for Tommy.

Knight explained that Tommy's actions stemmed from a desire to protect his family, but killing his brother marked a monumental transgression. The film explores Tommy's subsequent quest for redemption, culminating in his collaboration with his son Duke to thwart a Nazi scheme involving counterfeit money, an endeavor that tragically leads to Tommy's own demise.