Peaky Blinders Series 1-4 Boxset BD [Blu-ray]

Make sure you have a media player that will actually play this when you buy it. Since it's from a different country, it wouldn't play on my DVD player but will on my laptop. Phenomenal series though!

The "Peaky Blinders Series 1-4 Boxset [DVD]" is an absolute masterpiece that has taken my TV viewing experience to a whole new level. From the very first episode to the thrilling conclusion of the fourth series, this boxset is a rollercoaster ride of intense drama, captivating storytelling, and impeccable acting. Each season of "Peaky Blinders" is a meticulously crafted work of art that seamlessly weaves together intricate plotlines and complex characters. The Shelby family's rise to power, set against the backdrop of post-World War I Birmingham, is a gripping tale that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. The performances by the entire cast are nothing short of phenomenal. Cillian Murphy's portrayal of Thomas Shelby is a masterclass in acting, showcasing a range of emotions from steely determination to vulnerability. The supporting cast, including Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, and Tom Hardy, bring their characters to life with such authenticity that you'll be fully invested in their fates. What truly sets "Peaky Blinders" apart is its unique blend of historical context, intricate plotting, and stylish cinematography. The period detail is impeccable, transporting you to the gritty streets of 1920s Birmingham. The use of music, from modern tracks to hauntingly atmospheric compositions, adds an extra layer of depth to the series. The writing is sharp, and intelligent, and never underestimates the audience's ability to follow along with the intricate political and criminal machinations. As the Shelby family navigates their criminal empire while dealing with law enforcement and rival gangs, the tension escalates with each passing episode, leaving you eagerly anticipating what's next. With the "Peaky Blinders Series 1-4 Boxset," you're in for a binge-worthy experience that you won't be able to tear yourself away from. From the gripping storylines to the impeccable production values, this boxset offers hours of enthralling entertainment that's a must-watch for any fan of high-quality television drama. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the series or a newcomer looking for a show that combines historical drama, crime, and family dynamics, "Peaky Blinders" is an absolute triumph that deserves a place in your collection.

I purchased this set for my husband's birthday. We had already seen Seasons 1 and 2 from our local library and had no problem--love the series. BUT this DVD set will not play on our player because it is "out of Region" and there is no way we can change it. We are very disappointed. Nothing was mentioned on Amazon about it being a restricted DVD set, and now we are past the deadline for returning it. Very upsetting purchase.

I have heard a bit about this show and seen some clips on Twitter. I don't like the subscription services, since I don't have a lot of free time. So, bought these and a PAL player. I have watched the first episode and it looks like it will be worth the trouble.

This video was a requested birthday gift . The seller warned that it might not play on equipment in our area of the world. So I went the full mile and sent a universal dvd player in addition. The gift was much appreciated. The dvd is well described in the Amazon listing. I advise careful reading so that you do not purchase something that does not suit your taste.

Great acting great movie plots Great Criminals would buy again Very enjoyable

This dvd set is for British DVD players and will not play on an American player ! This is absolutely a wast of money & time !

Love this show! All discs work perfectly, came in brand new condition. I know some people have problems playing these discs but I’m using an Xbox One to play them and you can update your blu-ray right on your Xbox.

What can I say except Peaky Blinders is one of the best TV series ever!

Prodotto arrivato puntuale, cofanetto perfetto e bellissimo da vedere... Di Peaky Blinders non dico nulla, chi l'ha visto sa!!!!

Life depicted in this drama is a relentless series of battles in a war without end. Periods of peace and harmony occur, but they are rare and fleeting. Fear, loathing and dread dominate most of the time. Enemies are everywhere and one’s turf must be defended; honour, too, or a perverted form of it. This is primitive tribalism in a modern setting, a social Darwinian world of dog eat dog. As such, the people in it are pathetic despite the glitz and glamour their money — most of it illegitimately obtained — can buy. Of course some may question my use of the morally subjective term ‘illegitimate’ in a world where the political ruling class is just as corrupt as the underclass of gangsters and bent coppers. Is there anyone here who is not on the take? If they exist, they hardly appear. The children are quaintly protected from bad language and anti-social behaviour, yet they grow up in a world where role-model adults hypocritically betray themselves at every turn. In short, the world of the peaky blinders is a sordid one not many would want to inhabit. Why then the allure, the acclaim and accolades for the series? Because, I do confess, it’s brilliant — the writing, acting, cinematography, costumes, sets, atmosphere, music. The worst things to look at — apart from gangland executions —are the comically bad haircuts the men sport. They almost look like medieval friars. The series beautifully (and paradoxically) depicts an ugly, appalling world. Happily, some of the worst specimens of humanity do not last throughout the four seasons contained in this collection. One is Chester Campbell (Seasons One and Two), a secret police chief from Ulster brought to Birmingham to break up the peaky blinders. Pious, self-righteous, rigid and sanctimonious, he holds others to lofty moral standards he himself can’t reach. He’s also, among many other repellent things, a sadist and misogynist, an unloved man without the faintest idea of what love is or how it might be experienced. Father Hughes (Season Three) is another dreadful scrap of humanity. Like Police Chief Campbell, he’s a moral hypocrite, a wolf in sheep’s clothing, a psychotic man of the cloth who is now burning in hell for his sins, or would be if such a place existed, suggesting tangentially too (perhaps) that Roman Catholicism has a lot to answer for as an institution of repression and persecution. Of course I get what the series wants to say: it’s a brutal, inequitable, competitive, violent world out there. Man’s better side, his cooperative, reasonable and compassionate nature, has lost out to his brutal, aggressive, domineering side. It’s kill or be killed. If not that, intimidate and bribe. Thomas Shelby, a local gangster, runs the underground show in Birmingham. He’s the mafioso don of his family, his father now in exile, his mother dead. His Aunt Polly (presumably his mother’s sister) is the matriarch of the clan. Between them they keep the hotheads under them as cool as possible. But there are moments when the razor blades must be extracted from the peaky caps to blind the opposition. Enemies abound: in the clubs, at the racetracks, in the warehouses and wharves at the docks. Enemies in the local police force too, as well as with government agents from London. Hardly a moment’s respite, then. And when there is: whiskey, sex, carousing. The Shelbys may use razor blades as a weapon (along with guns, knives and clubs), but they also live on a razor’s edge. Tommy Shelby returned from the dreadful war in a state of shell shock. He was a sapper on the Somme and elsewhere on the Western Front. He was nearly buried alive more than once. And underground, in tunnels, he thrust his bayonet into the guts of the Bosch. He was only 19 or 20 but already the world was teaching him that survival depended on violence. So he comes back damaged, disaffected, cynical. He fought for King and Country, helped keep Britain English instead of German. And what was his reward? Two medals given for gallantry, medals he tossed away. His older brother Arthur is no better. He has recurring fits and nightmares. His fuse is short. Tommy controls himself better (just barely), and the will to do it is awesome. His eyes are cold, blank, empty. Also, deep blue. If he were Russian, he would be Vladimir Putin. But he’s the hero of the piece, the man who must survive to make the series continue. You’ll lose track of the number of times a cocked gun is put to his head or he’s beaten to a bloody pulp. He survives like the Terminator does, broken parts hanging off, mending himself or having others do it for him. He’s remarkable, not quite life-like, but always interesting. He has what’s called charisma and great intelligence, both of which he relies on to survive. And love? Can an automaton love? Yes, in Tommy’s case, because there are still sparks of humanity left in him. His great love is an Irish singer named Grace. However, she’s as complicated and compromised as Tommy is. Somehow, despite everything, they manage to connect, forgive, genuinely love. Their relationship is the highlight of the series. Don’t be put off by my comments. As a whole, the entire production is brilliant, rich in detail and nuance. I can see the influence HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” has had on the series. Both feature bootleggers and black market gangsters engaged in turf wars. But best not to compare too much, as Atlantic City in New Jersey is not Birmingham. Can you believe a young Winston Churchill appears in the series? An actor playing him, I mean. Churchill, complicated too, was never liberal. He fought an imperial war against the Boers in South Africa, organised the Black and Tans in Ireland, hated Mahatma Gandhi. And yet he’s thought to be the greatest Briton who ever was, according to modern polls, which of course don’t mean anything. In this drama he’s scheming and conniving. He wants the riff-raff of Birmingham scraped off the streets and the psychotic Chester Campbell, previously mentioned, is the Ulster police inspector ordered to do the job. Curiously, Chester knows Grace as well and has his eye on her, smitten by her youth and beauty. She’s possibly 25 or 26; he’s probably pushing 50. She looks right through him of course. Not so, later on, with Tommy Shelby. So Tommy is not only the nemesis of Chester professionally; he thwarts him emotionally too. There’s no way a review can do justice to the richness of the series. It has to be watched, if that’s the proper word. Captivated under a seductive spell is more like it. Yet by Season Four I gradually felt myself losing interest in the fates of many of the characters. Why? Because they’re awful people, as previously stated. Their complicated lives may be fascinating, but their moral make-up as characters is not. They’re dead-enders. Naturally, this can’t be helped, given the hypocrisies, inequalities and double standards in society. The toffs and politicians are just as corrupt, but they get away with their criminality because the game is rigged in their favour. I don’t think the series can go on much longer. Casualties are mounting, so I won’t be surprised if Thomas Shelby is knocked off in the end. He already has more lives than a cat. But even cats eventually die. Good as it is, I don’t think I’ll carry on with it into Season Five. But that’s just me, having seen too many razor blades taken to the eyes and faces of undesirables. I think I’ll re-watch Season Four of “The Durrells” instead, as the breezes on Corfu can be very soothing.

Comme neuf,encire emballé.

Although the story line is interesting the violence, unnecessary sex and drug use turned me off.