Thomas Shelby is a fictional character portrayed by Cillian Murphy in the TV series Peaky Blinders.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Episode #1.1 (season 1), they were 38 years old.
They appear in all 36 aired episodes and have accumulated 1697632 positive votes.
The character of Thomas Shelby is mainly associated with Arthur Shelby, Grace Burgess and Ada Shelby.
Episodes36
Episode #1.1
episode S1.E1 september 2014Thomas Shelby plans to fix a horse race; some guns turn up stolen.
Episode #1.2
episode S1.E2 september 2014Thomas Shelby starts a feud with a gypsy family and finally meets with Inspector Campbell to talk about the stolen guns.
Episode #1.3
episode S1.E3 september 2014Thomas is livid to find out that Ada and Freddie are married; IRA sympathizers tries to get information from Thomas about the stolen guns.
Episode #1.4
episode S1.E4 september 2014Thomas attempts to make a deal with Campbell; The Peaky's war with the Lees intensifies.
Episode #1.5
episode S1.E5 september 2014The Shelbys get a surprise visit by an almost forgotten relative. Thomas has one more dangerous plan with the cops.
Episode #1.6
episode S1.E6 september 2014Tommy and the Peaky Blinders prepare for a big operation, that quickly becomes way trickier than they thought.
Episode #2.1
episode S2.E1 october 2014When Birmingham crime boss Tommy Shelby's beloved Garrison pub is bombed, he finds himself blackmailed into murdering an Irish dissident.
Episode #2.2
episode S2.E2 october 2014After murdering an Irish dissident, Tommy has no choice but to be a pawn in Inspector Campbell's treacherous political game.
Episode #2.3
episode S2.E3 october 2014After joining London crime boss Alfie Solomons in a business venture, Tommy worries that Alfie's newly revealed volatility could pose a problem.
Episode #2.4
episode S2.E4 october 2014The Peaky Blinders take over London's Eden Club; Sabini convinces his old adversary Alfie Solomons to join forces and eradicate the gang.
Episode #2.5
episode S2.E5 october 2014The Peaky Blinders are under attack. Tommy's power base in London is obliterated, and both Arthur and Michael are arrested and imprisoned.
Episode #2.6
episode S2.E6 november 2014Tommy plans to execute the mission given to him by Campbell: the assassination of a high-ranking member of the military establishment.
Episode #3.1
episode S3.E1 may 2016It is Thomas Shelby's long-awaited wedding day. A mysterious visitor imperils the entire Shelby family, and Tommy finds himself pulled into a web of intrigue more lethal than anything he has yet encountered.
Episode #3.2
episode S3.E2 may 2016Tommy discovers the extent of the mission given to him and the extreme lengths his new paymasters are willing to go to in their quest for power. Meanwhile his own family's activities lead to escalating danger in Birmingham.
Episode #3.3
episode S3.E3 may 2016Tommy travels to Wales seeking absolution and uncovers a traitor in the Economic League. Michael develops a taste for guns. Arthur gets good news.
Episode #3.4
episode S3.E4 may 2016Polly goes to confession, igniting a chain of events that reveals a trap being laid at the Shelbys' expense. Tommy plans an exit from dirty business.
Episode #3.5
episode S3.E5 may 2016As the Russians test the Peaky Blinders, Tommy realises that he is seriously outmaneuvered. But he has an ace up his sleeve.
Episode #3.6
episode S3.E6 may 2016As Tommy prepares to commit the most audacious crime of his career, an unexpected blow forces him to face his worst fears in a race against time.
The Noose
episode S4.E1 december 2017It is Christmas and Tommy Shelby receives a letter that makes him realize that he and every member of the family are in danger. He knows that it is time for the family to bury their differences and face the enemy together.
Heathens
episode S4.E2 december 2017As the Shelbys come to terms with shocking events, Tommy makes a decision he may come to regret. Meanwhile, a bold new enemy makes his move.
Blackbird
episode S4.E3 december 2017Luca Changretta understands the complexity of his enemy, as the weight of gypsy tradition hangs upon Arthur. But could there be a traitor within the Peaky Blinders' midst?
Dangerous
episode S4.E4 december 2017In a daring cat and mouse chase, will Tommy be outwitted by his enemies? And with the return of an old friend, Tommy tries to distract himself with other pursuits.
The Duel
episode S4.E5 december 2017Tommy prepares himself as the bloody battle lines are drawn between the Peaky Blinders and Changretta. A deal is struck - with potentially devastating consequences.
The Company
episode S4.E6 december 2017During the fight between Goliath and Bonnie Gold events escalate. Then Audrey Changretta appears at a funeral, waving a white flag. She proposes to declare the Vendetta between her family and the Shelbys settled. And she names her price.
Black Tuesday
episode S5.E1 october 2019In the wake of the Wall Street Crash, Tommy faces new dangers from unexpected quarters.
Black Cats
episode S5.E2 october 2019As the Peaky Blinders come under fire, Tommy is warned about a traitor in his midst.
Strategy
episode S5.E3 october 2019As the charismatic Mosley shows his hand, Tommy makes a treacherous new alliance.
The Loop
episode S5.E4 october 2019Tommy agrees to dangerous new partnerships, and a Shelby party promises fireworks.
The Shock
episode S5.E5 october 2019As Tommy reveals his intentions for Mosley, someone close to the Shelbys is targeted.
Mr. Jones
episode S5.E6 october 2019Family tensions surface after an unexpected announcement. Tommy puts his plan for Oswald Mosley into action, but has he underestimated his opponent?
Black Day
episode S6.E1 june 2022Tommy sets off to North America, where the end of Prohibition brings new opportunities. But he faces new danger from an old adversary who is finally making his move.
Black Shirt
episode S6.E2 june 2022Tommy gets involved in a power game with fascists, freedom fighters and Boston gangsters. As the players plan to double cross him, Tommy visits an old ally in Camden.
Gold
episode S6.E3 june 2022Faced with devastating news, Tommy goes on a quest to discover who it was that placed a curse on his family. In Birmingham, Ada takes charge, and Arthur takes on some new recruits
Sapphire
episode S6.E4 june 2022Tommy establishes a connection between crime and political power that could alter the course of history. He also receives life-changing news from an unexpected source.
The Road to Hell
episode S6.E5 june 2022In the light of extraordinary personal revelations, Tommy takes a course of action that will change everything. Meanwhile, his enemies' plans start to fall into place.
Lock and Key
episode S6.E6 june 2022As the clouds of the coming storm gather, Tommy Shelby faces the consequences of his experiences and his actions
- Episode #1.1
- Episode #1.2
- Episode #1.3
- Episode #1.4
- Episode #1.5
- Episode #1.6
- Episode #2.1
- Episode #2.2
- Episode #2.3
- Episode #2.4
- Episode #2.5
- Episode #2.6
- Episode #3.1
- Episode #3.2
- Episode #3.3
- Episode #3.4
- Episode #3.5
- Episode #3.6
- The Noose
- Heathens
- Blackbird
- Dangerous
- The Duel
- The Company
- Black Tuesday
- Black Cats
- Strategy
- The Loop
- The Shock
- Mr. Jones
- Black Day
- Black Shirt
- Gold
- Sapphire
- The Road to Hell
- Lock and Key
Best moments10
- As the clouds of the coming storm gather, Tommy Shelby faces the consequences of his experiences and his actions
- In the light of extraordinary personal revelations, Tommy takes a course of action that will change everything. Meanwhile, his enemies' plans start to fall into place.
- Tommy establishes a connection between crime and political power that could alter the course of history. He also receives life-changing news from an unexpected source.
- Polly goes to confession, igniting a chain of events that reveals a trap being laid at the Shelbys' expense. Tommy plans an exit from dirty business.
- Thomas Shelby plans to fix a horse race; some guns turn up stolen.
- Thomas Shelby starts a feud with a gypsy family and finally meets with Inspector Campbell to talk about the stolen guns.
- Tommy gets involved in a power game with fascists, freedom fighters and Boston gangsters. As the players plan to double cross him, Tommy visits an old ally in Camden.
- In the wake of the Wall Street Crash, Tommy faces new dangers from unexpected quarters.
- Tommy plans to execute the mission given to him by Campbell: the assassination of a high-ranking member of the military establishment.
- Tommy sets off to North America, where the end of Prohibition brings new opportunities. But he faces new danger from an old adversary who is finally making his move.
- Lock and Key
- The Road to Hell
- Sapphire
- Episode #3.4
- Episode #1.1
- Episode #1.2
- Black Shirt
- Black Tuesday
- Episode #2.6
- Black Day