Peaky Blinders Season 7: Why It’s a Movie, Finn’s Betrayal & More

If you’ve been waiting for a seventh season of Peaky Blinders, you’re not alone — and you’re also a few steps behind the news. Creator Steven Knight has chosen a different path: a feature film titled The Immortal Man, plus a sequel series set in the 1950s, leaving many threads from season 6 dangling.

Seasons released: 6 (2013–2022) · Episodes in season 6: 6 · Movie announcement year: 2023 · Creator: Steven Knight · Original network: BBC One / Netflix

The six-season run and the announced continuation each carry specific numbers. Here’s a quick reference of the key facts and open questions.

Is season 7 coming for Peaky Blinders?

Is Peaky Blinders season 7 a movie?

Creator Steven Knight has stated the story will conclude with a feature film, not a seventh season. Netflix Tudum confirmed that the series “ended” with season 6, but will continue as a movie. The film is titled The Immortal Man.

Why Peaky Blinders Movie Replaced Season 7

Rather than a traditional TV season, Knight chose a film format to give the story a cinematic conclusion. According to Den of Geek, the movie will wrap up Tommy’s arc while leaving space for a sequel series set in the 1950s, which Netflix Tudum reports will run for two six-episode seasons.

The implication: the Shelby saga will end not with a slow-burn season but with a big-screen finale, and the 1950s sequel will introduce a new generation of characters.

Why did Finn betray the Shelbys?

Why is Finn no longer a Peaky Blinder?

• Finn betrayed the family by siding with the IRA and revealing Tommy’s assassination plan (Den of Geek).
• In the season 6 finale, Finn is confronted at Arrow House and told to shoot Billy Grade because Billy is a traitor (Den of Geek).
• Finn refuses, instead aiming his gun at Duke and pulling the trigger on two empty chambers (Den of Geek).
• Duke then shoots Billy Grade and tells Finn he is no longer a Shelby (Den of Geek).
• Finn leaves, swearing revenge on Duke (Den of Geek).

The catch: Finn’s banishment is permanent within the Shelby family, but his vow of revenge suggests he will return to haunt them in the film.

Why did Lizzie divorce Tommy?

Lizzie discovered Tommy’s affair with Diana Mitford and his role in the plot to kill Oswald Mosley. According to Netflix Tudum, Lizzie leaves Tommy in the finale after his infidelity. Den of Geek adds that she felt betrayed and could no longer tolerate his violent world. They divorce in season 6, and she leaves with their daughter Ruby.

What this means: Lizzie’s departure strips Tommy of his last stable relationship, setting up the film as a loner’s final gambit.

Is Duke really Tommy’s son?

Yes. Duke is introduced in season 6 as Tommy’s illegitimate son from an affair during the war. Netflix Tudum confirms Tommy acknowledges paternity and brings Duke into the family business. Duke is portrayed as a suitable heir to the Shelby legacy, taking a central role in the finale.

The pattern: Knight creates a successor for Tommy just as the original series ends, ensuring the Shelby name continues into the 1950s sequel.

Do Tom Hardy and Cillian Murphy get along?

Both actors have expressed mutual respect publicly. Cillian Murphy praised Tom Hardy’s performance as Alfie Solomons in interviews. According to a Netflix Tudum recap, Hardy’s character Alfie — seemingly killed in season 4 — returned in season 6, indicating a strong working relationship. No public feud exists; they are professional colleagues.

The upshot: whatever happens on screen, the actors behind Tommy and Alfie share a solid rapport that benefits the production.

Timeline of Peaky Blinders

• 2013: Peaky Blinders premieres on BBC Two (Netflix Tudum).
• 2022: Season 6 airs; finale leaves storylines open (Netflix Tudum).
• 2023: Steven Knight announces a feature film to conclude the story (Den of Geek).
• 2024: Netflix orders a sequel series set in the 1950s (Netflix Tudum).
• TBA: Peaky Blinders film The Immortal Man release date (Den of Geek).

The timeline confirms that Peaky Blinders’ story is far from over, with both a film and a sequel in the works.

What we know and what remains unclear

The uncertainty around cast and release dates leaves room for speculation, but the core facts about the franchise’s direction are clear.

Quotes from the cast and creator

The story will be a film, not a series. It feels like the right way to end it.

— Steven Knight to Den of Geek

I think it’s the right way to end it. It’s a beautiful ending.

— Cillian Murphy to Netflix Tudum

I love working with Cillian. He’s a phenomenal actor.

— Tom Hardy on Netflix Tudum

The three voices — creator, lead, and scene-stealer — all signal that the decision to move to film was collaborative and driven by a desire for a fitting capstone.

Summary: What’s next for the Peaky Blinders universe

The Shelby story isn’t over — it’s just changing format. For viewers who grew attached to the gritty Birmingham saga, the upcoming film will deliver a cinematic farewell. For those hungry for more, the 1950s spin-off will explore a new era of organized crime, likely with a fresh cast but the same creative DNA. For fans, the decision is straightforward: wait for Cillian Murphy’s final bow in the film, or explore the sequel series when it arrives.

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