Peaky Blinders is the hit BBC crime show which has taken the world by storm. Set in the period between the First and Second World Wars; the series has a gritty, nostalgic visual which has fascinated audiences.
If you're looking for shows like Peaky Blinders, we have a couple of fresh recommendations just for you. The series and movies listed below have a mix of crime, drama and nostalgia which adds up to that unique ‘Peaky Blinders' feel.
We can't promise a leading actor who's as easy on the eye as Cillian Murphy! But hey – you can't have it all. Just be grateful for what you get! So without further waffle, here's the list…
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Lawless
The Brutal Bondurant Brothers are an invincible team who run an illegal bootlegging business in the backlands of Virginia, America. When the tight arm of the law comes down on their business, things turn bad - very bad. Just how far will the Brothers go to stay on top.
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The Highwaymen
As movies based on real-life events go, The Highwaymen is up there as one of the best. It's 1934 and Agents Hamer and Gault must track down the elusive Bonnie & Clyde and stop their murderous crime spree. A really solid movie that is both interesting and entertaining in equal measure.
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In Bruges
Just where is the best place to go and hide out when you need to lie low? Well, how about the beautiful but sleepy Belgian city of Bruges. This brilliant black comedy provides one of the most complete performances you can experience on film. Funny, Touching, Shocking and topped off with stellar performances from the three lead cast members.
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Legend
If you are a fan of Tom Hardy then you are in for a double treat with this amazing performance. But do beware this hard-hitting and brutally disturbing portrayal of the Kray twins is not for the faint-hearted.
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Miss Fishers Murder Mysteries
Agatha Christie meets Murder She Wrote in this quirky crime series set in 1920s Australia. The very wealthy Miss Phryne Fisher soon turns detective solving a vast range of crimes with her seemingly unending set of talents. It's fun and binge-able with enough plot lines to keep you watching.
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Bad Blood
How difficult it is to obtain and keep power? Bad Blood is based on the real Mafia boss, Vito Rizzuto and his ruthless hold on all crime throughout the city as well as southern Quebec and Ontario. A superbly acted crime show that is more Sopranos than Goodfellas.
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The Alienist
It's 1896 in New York City and psychologist (The Alienist) Laszlo Kreizler is enlisted by Police Commissioner Roosevelt to catch a killer preying on homeless boys. With help, and against all the odds, Kreizler must stop the grizzly murders in this impeccably told story. An absolute must watch.
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