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Warning: Spoilers for “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” ahead
In “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,” the saga of Tommy Shelby, portrayed by Cillian Murphy, reaches a dramatic conclusion. Throughout the six seasons of the series, Tommy has narrowly escaped death numerous times. However, this film seals his fate permanently, as Tommy meets his end. For a glimpse into fans’ reactions and to see how they think this fits into the “Peaky Blinders” narrative, check out the video above.
Throughout the series, Tommy has consistently managed to evade those who sought his downfall, making his death in “The Immortal Man” all the more surprising to fans. The unexpected twist comes from within his own family, a Shelby relative delivering the fatal shot. This turn of events seems to carry symbolic weight, yet it raises the question of whether it was the right narrative choice.
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Though Tommy’s demise in “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” was shocking, fans are divided over its implications for the story’s conclusion. One faction believes that the canonical ending should remain with Season 6, considering the film as an unnecessary extension that disrupts what they see as a perfect finale. In the final episode of the sixth season, Tommy allows people to think he has died, but “The Immortal Man” makes this a grim reality.
Conversely, some fans appreciate the filmmakers’ intent to give Tommy a definitive end, which serves to pass the baton to his son, Duke, played by Barry Keoghan in the movie. With a fatal gunshot wound ensuring his demise, Tommy entrusts Duke to finish him off, thereby enabling him to take the reins of the Peaky Blinders. This narrative closure offers a sense of continuity, despite its emotional weight. To delve deeper into fan perceptions of Tommy’s fate in “The Immortal Man,” watch the video above.
Does The Immortal Man ruin Season 6?
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While fans agree that it was shocking to see Tommy die in “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,” they’re split into two camps about what it means for the end of the show’s narrative. One group insists that Season 6 of the series should be the canon ending, with the movie ruining what they feel is a satisfying finale. In the last episode of “Peaky Blinders” Season 6, Tommy lets people believe he’s dead, but “The Immortal Man” makes it literal.
The other side understands what the creative team was trying to do by making Tommy’s death real, essentially passing the torch to his son, Duke (played by Barry Keoghan in the film). Having sustained a fatal gunshot wound and knowing he will not survive, Timmy has Duke finish the job so he can assume control of the Peaky Blinders. It’s like a full-circle moment, but it’s still painful to watch. To hear more about what the fans thought of Tommy’s death in “The Immortal Man,” watch the video above.
