So this episode is the 'pilot' in which we're supposed to be introduced both main and secondary characters as well as a tease at least of a coming or up-and-coming plot. This is what I expected from Episode #1, plus I wanted to experience the great setting and visual realization from this show as it looked amazing from the outside.
So we're introduced the setting, poor neighborhood in England right after WWI, causing solid post-war (mental) consequences, industrial revolutions, working strikes, gangs and mafias, sport betting, government vs. groups, etc. Those are plenty of subjects that will probably be addressed throughout the show and have actually been in this episode. We are also shown the group separation that was extremely important back then, as Italians, Industrial Workers, Communists, Asian, etc. all live their own separate life trying to avoid problems between each other.
Both Shelby brothers are performed by extremely good actors (especially in this episode) and really fit well into this performance.
I must say this episode is still a pilot, and since this show is not based on any apocalypse or in need of a direct explanation of the current setting, a pilot is not supposed to get any shocking/touching moment, we just want to get a sneak peek of the plot plus a solid introduction to characters and their purpose.
I love the characters already and I expect good character development on this show, all chasing their own personal quests with own personal motives, this will be good.
We get the smart gangster with his violent & pressured older brother defending their group the 'Peaky Blinders'. We get the interesting Communist leading groups to strikes, in a relationship with the Blinders' sister. Then there is the even more interesting villain, the police officer alongside his sexy, strong partner playing the bartender. I don't know as this is just the first episode, and I realize as this is an historic show rather than a fictional show, our love for characters is what matters. Character development, visual, thrilling moments and historical references are what the criteria I will be looking for this show, this is what it must offer us.
So we're introduced the setting, poor neighborhood in England right after WWI, causing solid post-war (mental) consequences, industrial revolutions, working strikes, gangs and mafias, sport betting, government vs. groups, etc. Those are plenty of subjects that will probably be addressed throughout the show and have actually been in this episode. We are also shown the group separation that was extremely important back then, as Italians, Industrial Workers, Communists, Asian, etc. all live their own separate life trying to avoid problems between each other.
Both Shelby brothers are performed by extremely good actors (especially in this episode) and really fit well into this performance.
I must say this episode is still a pilot, and since this show is not based on any apocalypse or in need of a direct explanation of the current setting, a pilot is not supposed to get any shocking/touching moment, we just want to get a sneak peek of the plot plus a solid introduction to characters and their purpose.
I love the characters already and I expect good character development on this show, all chasing their own personal quests with own personal motives, this will be good.
We get the smart gangster with his violent & pressured older brother defending their group the 'Peaky Blinders'. We get the interesting Communist leading groups to strikes, in a relationship with the Blinders' sister. Then there is the even more interesting villain, the police officer alongside his sexy, strong partner playing the bartender. I don't know as this is just the first episode, and I realize as this is an historic show rather than a fictional show, our love for characters is what matters. Character development, visual, thrilling moments and historical references are what the criteria I will be looking for this show, this is what it must offer us.