Peaky Blinders - Gangs of Birmingham - Série 2

The second season was significantly weaker than the previous one. The individual episodes always contained one or two really good scenes, but then they started losing pace. I also felt like the creators didn’t come up with anything new. It was basically the same thing as in Season 1, only with different adversaries. What I appreciated was the season finale and the fantastic Alfie Solomons played by Tom Hardy. 4*- (19.09.2018)

Season 2 grew together with the Shelby family. It’s bigger, flashier, more ambitious and even a little more stylish. The down-to-earth story of the British gypsy mobsters is so far more balanced and engaging than most other similarly styled series. (26.11.2020)

The second season exceeded all my expectations, and Tom Hardy once again showed that despite minimal screen time, his performance can steal the show, and I would call his casting a genius and thoughtful move. The second season follows a similar spirit as the first, but it boasts a faster pace, with the story almost never stalling. The new characters don't feel flat at all; on the contrary, they help the series achieve even greater success (I've already mentioned Tom Hardy's character, but Noah Taylor's portrayal of the Italian mafioso, with his bad English soaked in an Italian accent, truly floored me. I would call his conversation with Hardy one of the best moments, if not the very best, in the season). Murphy once again demonstrated his top-tier talent, and the return of the familiar Sam Neill, this time with a wolf-headed cane and much harsher methods, surprised me, as I certainly didn't expect to see him again after the end of the first season. As I've already mentioned, the story grabbed me right from the start, everything moved along more quickly towards the grand finale, which certainly wasn't just any spectacle but a truly nerve-wracking conclusion. I'm leaving a small margin because I secretly think the third season will be even better. I give it 89%. (26.01.2018)