The “Peaky Blinders” universe will expand with the upcoming release of the Netflix film “The Immortal Man,” but if you’re looking for shows like “Peaky” to hold you over until then, “A Thousand Blows” should definitely do the trick —the new Hulu series was created, written and executive produced by “Blinders” creator Steven Knight and stars a familiar face from that Cillian Murphy-led crime drama.
Premiering with all six episodes today (Feb. 21), “A Thousand Blows” transports viewers to a gritty corner of bygone England but unlike the 1920s Birmingham of “Peaky Blinders,” the new drama takes viewers to Victorian-era London, specifically the rough-and-tumble East End of the city. However, like “Peaky,” “A Thousand Blows” offers up an immersive and entertaining world populated with colorful, complicated characters and plenty of action.
What is “A Thousand Blows” about?
Inspired by true-life stories, the period piece
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