10 Must-Watch Shows for Peaky Blinders Fans

Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire takes place during Prohibition in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The series follows Enoch “Nucky” Thompson, played by Steve Buscemi, as he rises through politics and organized crime. The story is inspired by real gangsters and politicians from the time. Like Peaky Blinders, the show is violent, intense, and focused on power and ambition.

House of Guinness

House of Guinness steps away from street gangs but keeps the power struggles that Peaky Blinders fans love. The series looks at the famous Guinness family and how their brewing empire shaped their lives. Money, legacy, and control sit at the heart of the story, and not everyone in the family wants the same future. While the business is legal, the tension feels just right.

Taboo

Taboo is one of the closest shows to Peaky Blinders in both tone and style. Created by Steven Knight, it stars Tom Hardy as James Delaney, who returns to London in 1814 after years in Africa. He quickly finds himself at war with the East India Company over land they want to control. The show dives into corruption, greed, and the darker side of British society.

The Alienist

Don’t let the title fool you! The Alienist isn’t sci-fi at all. It’s a dark crime drama set in 1890s New York City. Based on novels by Caleb Carr, the show follows a serial killer hunting vulnerable victims. Police commissioner Teddy Roosevelt brings together psychologist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, newspaper illustrator John Moore, and secretary Sara Howard to stop him.

The Gentlemen

The Gentlemen brings Guy Ritchie’s crime style to TV. The series looks at how British upper-class life connects with the criminal underworld. It’s more playful than Peaky Blinders, but still deals with power, territory, and smart criminal deals. If you like crime stories with a modern feel and a bit of humor mixed in, this is a fun watch.

Gangs of London

Gangs of London is basically Peaky Blinders in modern times with way more action. After crime boss Finn Wallace is murdered, London’s underworld explodes. His son Sean, played by Joe Cole from Peaky Blinders, tries to take over while searching for the killer. At the same time, undercover cop Elliot Finch sneaks inside the gang.

Warrior

Set in San Francisco years before Peaky Blinders, Warrior focuses on gang wars in Chinatown. Andrew Koji plays Ah Sahm, a skilled fighter working as a hitman for a powerful Chinese tong. The show also shows rising tension with Irish immigrants and racist police forces.

Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom isn’t a period show, but the family crime angle makes it a good match for Peaky Blinders fans. The series follows the Codys, a criminal family living in Oceanside, California. Smurf, the cold and controlling matriarch played by Ellen Barkin, runs everything. Finn Cole, who later appeared in Peaky Blinders, plays J Cody, pulled into the family business after his mother dies.

The Sopranos

The Sopranos follows mob boss Tony Soprano as he struggles with crime, family life, and his own mental health. His therapy sessions with Dr. Jennifer Melfi give the show its emotional side. Over the years, the series won 21 Emmy Awards and is often called one of the best TV shows ever made. Like Peaky Blinders, it shows criminals as complex people rather than simple villains.

Sons of Anarchy

Sons of Anarchy follows a motorcycle club that controls the town of Charming, California. While the club claims to protect the town, problems start growing inside the group. Jax Teller begins questioning the club’s violent ways, putting him at odds with president Clay Morrow, who believes in doing things the old way.