‘Peaky Blinder’ refers to a member of the gang Peaky Blinders who stitched razor blades into the peaks of their flat caps. The person would use this to cause damage to their opponent.
The BBC crime drama Peaky Blinders is based on a real gang with the same name. The gang is known to have worked in the Midlands in the late 19th century. There are several theories as to where the name Peaky Blinders originated. According to a popular belief, the name was derived from the gang's practice of stitching razor blades into the peaks of their trademark flat caps. Flat caps were commonly referred to as 'peakys' at the time, and the razor blades caused facial injuries when victims were headbutted.
In the TV show, the viewers see the Shelby family members removing the caps and injuring their opponents by using the blades enclosed inside the cap. Another theory states that the gang wore flat caps to disguise their faces. The final theory suggests that the name of the gang was derived from local slang in which a “blinder” referred to a person who looked appealing and dressed well.
Whatever may be the origins of the gang name, the gang is no longer in working order, but the name lives on in the form of the wonderful British series.
What is Peaky Blinders about?
Peaky Blinders is a gangster family epic set in early 1900s England, centered on a gang that sews razor blades into the peaks of their caps and their ferocious boss Tommy Shelby.
After serving in the British Army during WWI, Thomas Shelby and his brothers returned to Birmingham. Shelby and the Peaky Blinders, the gang he leads, have complete control of Birmingham. Shelby's ambitions, however, extend beyond Birmingham, and he intends to expand his business empire and stop anyone who stands in his way.
How many seasons does Peaky Blinders have?
Peaky Blinders has six seasons in total. The first season aired on September 12, 2013 on BBC Two. The final season aired on February 27, 2022, ending on April 3, 2022.
Will there be another season of Peaky Blinders?
There will be no Peaky Blinders season 7 because season 6 was the last season. The popular crime drama was supposed to run for seven seasons, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the showrunners decided to end the series after season six. The show's final season included six episodes and a satisfying series finale for longtime fans.
But wait, there's more. Fans are overjoyed that the story of Thomas Shelby and his gang will be continued in the form of a film, as confirmed by the creator of the show, Steven Knight. In fact, there has been some discussion about the possibility of spin-offs.
FAQs
Q. What does being a Peaky Blinder mean?
A. A peaky blinder is a person who is a part of the Peaky Blinders criminal gang, who injures people by keeping a blade inside a flat cap that they wear.
Q. Did the Peaky Blinders exist?
A. Yes, the Peaky Blinders were a real gang that existed in the Midlands in the late 19th century.
Q. Is Tommy Shelby a real person?
A. No, Tommy Shelby is a fictional character who is the protagonist of the crime drama television show, Peaky Blinders.
