Series end date and how finale year align with story time
Peaky Blinders concluded with its sixth and final series in 2022. The main drama wrapped in 2022, with the prequel movie released later. This timeline explains when the screen story ends and how the finale year fits the Shelby family arc.
Series finale date and broadcast schedule
BBC Two aired the sixth and final series of Peaky Blinders in 2022, with the premiere on 28 February 2022 and the series finale on 4 April 2022. Earlier finales occurred in 2020 (Series 5) and 2019 (Series 4), building toward the concluding chapter.
Key broadcast dates for the final series
| Series / Part | Episode count | UK air date (first episode) | UK air date (last episode) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 6 (final) | 6 | 28 February 2022 | 4 April 2022 |
| Series 5 | 8 | 25 November 2019 | 4 January 2020 |
| Series 4 | 8 | 15 November 2017 | 6 January 2n2018 |
Story timeline: What year does the show end internally?
Within the show’s continuity, the final events occur in 1934, with the series moving in near real time across the decades. Early seasons are set in 1919 onward, culminating in 1934 at the conclusion of Series 6.
In-story timeline at a glance
- 1919: Series 1 begins shortly after World War I
- 1926: Political and gangland tensions rise
- 1934: Final series concludes the Shelby storyline
Creator statements and production wrap
Creator Steven Knight confirmed that Series 6 was always planned as the concluding chapter. Production finished in 2021, and the decision to end the drama after six series was made early to preserve the integrity of the story.
What the ending means for the Shelby legacy
The conclusion in 2022 brought narrative closure to the Shelbys’ arc in 1934. The prequel feature film released afterward expanded the world but did not continue the main television saga, marking a clear endpoint for the series.
Quick facts at a glance
| Attribute | Verified detail | Source type |
|---|---|---|
| Final series air year | 2022 | BBC schedule / official announcements |
| Series finale air date | 4 April 2022 | BBC press listings |
| In-story end year | 1934 | Creator interviews, series timeline |
| Final episode count | 6 episodes | Series 6 episode count, BBC |
| Prequel movie release | 2024 | Unrelated to series finale closure |
Wrap-up and legacy
Peaky Blinders ended in 2022 after six series that spanned from 1919 to a story conclusion in 1934. The decision to finish on a compact, six-series run preserved the tone and stakes that made the drama resonate, offering a definitive end to the Shelbys' turbulent rise.