The upcomingPeaky Blindersmovie will finally draw the show’s long-running story to a close after the somewhat underwhelming conclusion of the sixth season, which left several important storylines unresolved. TitledThe Immoral Man, theupcomingPeaky Blindersfilmwill be directed by Tom Harper and written by the show’s creator, Steven Knight. This makes me optimistic that it will finally be able to bring this story to a satisfying conclusion. The movie will bring back some ofPeaky Blinders’ best villainsand most likable heroes for a showdown that will hopefully give Tommy Shelby the ending he deserves.
However, with every passing piece of news that’s revealed aboutThe Immortal Man, I’m growing more and more convinced thatTommy Shelby is going to die at the end of the movie. Not only does it feel like the most natural conclusion to his story, but countless clues in the film’s production and marketing seem to be pointing toward this huge twist. AlthoughI’m optimistic thatThe Immortal Manwouldn’t kill him for no reason, it’s beginning to look like more of a certainty with every passing day.
5The “Immortal Man” Title Feels Very Ominous
It Could Be Hinting Towards Tommy’s Mortality
The biggest clue towards Tommy’s death at the end ofThe Immortal Manis the film’s title, which could be hiding the plot twist in plain sight. Since the beginning ofPeaky Blinders,Tommy has seen himself as an“immortal”man living on borrowed timeafter his near-death experiences in the war.
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This title could be using the phrase sarcastically, hinting that Tommy isn’t actually as immortal as he seems - or it could be referring to a different character altogether.Peaky Blindershas never been a show to adhere to expectations, so the movie counterpart won’t be either.
4The Peaky Blinders Are “At War” In The Movie
There’s Going To Be Some Deadly Conflict
Very little has been announced about the story ofThe Immortal Man,but it’s been confirmed that the Peaky Blinders will be in conflict during this period of Tommy Shelby’s story. Exactly whom they’re fighting (and why) is still up for debate, but the fact that Tommy’s gang is at war makes the possibility of violence and death much more likely. Cillian Murphy’s protagonist has given everything for this family business throughoutPeaky Blinders,soit would make sense that he’s willing to sacrifice himselfif the tides of this war turn against them.
3New Characters May Be Being Introduced To Replace Tommy
Several New Faces May Be Ushering In A New Era Of Peaky Blinders
One of the most unexpected parts ofThe Immortal Manis just how many new characters are being introduced into this universe. With such high-profile actors asBarry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson, and Tim Roth joining the castof this tie-in movie, there may not be enough room to bring back all the characters that audiences already know and love. This could be a subtle hint thatPeaky Blindersis trying to usher itself into a new era, introducing these new characters as a way of moving on from Tommy Shelby’s story.
Tommy’s death feels like the most definitive way to do this, even if it may upset some long-time fans.
It’s already been confirmed thatPeaky Blinderswill continue after the movie, so this could be a smart way of introducing the new “era” of characters while ushering out the old roster at the same time. Tommy’s death feels like the most definitive way to do this, even if it may upset some long-time fans.
2Peaky Blinders Won’t Feel “Over” Until Tommy Has Paid For His Sins
His Death Would Be A Definitive Ending To The Series
One of the main criticisms ofPeaky Blinders’ sixth season was thatTommy’s character arc didn’t feel complete; instead of paying for the crimes of his past, as suggested by his terminal diagnosis, he managed to avoid these consequences and live seemingly happily ever after. This didn’t sit right with many, and it certainly didn’t fit with the show’s key themes of repentance and inevitability. It’s possible thatPeaky Blinderstook these criticisms on board and will give a more definitive ending for Tommy inThe Immortal Man.
1Tommy Shelby’s Death Has Been Teased Throughout The Show
Motifs Of Death Have Followed Tommy Everywhere
We’ve all suspected that Tommy Shelby’s death was coming at theend ofPeaky Blindersseason 6because of how heavily it’s been teased since the show’s beginning. Much of Tommy’s character arc centers around him coming to terms with the fact that he’s living on borrowed time after his experiences in the war, with his “in the bleak midwinter”mantra representing this. I’d be shocked if this doesn’t come into play in thePeaky Blindersmovie, with the franchise finally paying off all this foreshadowing and killing off the character for good.
