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Alike.io collabs with TVF for ‘Arranged Couple’ season two
Mumbai: Alike.io, the premier social travel platform, is delighted to collaborate with TVF for the highly anticipated season two of the web series “Arranged Couple”. With all three episodes of the new season now available to watch on Girliyapa, TVF’s women-centric YouTube channel, the latest series has already garnered more than two million views in a short period.
The Arranged Couple is a powerful narrative that depicts the story of Rishi and Anu as they explore the nuances of arranged marriage. The series crafts a relatable narrative that navigates through the emotional complexities encountered by couples on their journey towards love and mutual understanding. Alike.io seamlessly weaves into the storyline by helping Rishi and Anu plan their honeymoon trip to Bali, using Alike’s simple and completely online booking platform for customised holiday packages.
Expressing his excitement about the collaboration, Alike co-founder Ashish Sidhra said, “We are thrilled to partner with TVF for the second season of Arranged Couple. The series accurately brings to life the challenges faced by newly married couples. The storyline has allowed us to showcase Alike’s unique capability of booking hassle-free personalised travel packages, helping Anu and Rishi in effectively manage the stress of planning a memorable honeymoon.
Building upon the excitement of the web series launch, Alike.io has revealed their “Hey Alike, Take us to Bali” campaign. This initiative invites newlyweds to share their unique stories, drawing inspiration from Arranged Couple’s storyline. The winning couple will get an all-expenses-paid luxury honeymoon in Bali for 6 days and 5 nights, along with travel vouchers for the first ten runners-up. The campaign, open for entries from 5 to 23 August 2024. The winning couple will be announced on 1 September 2024. Details of how to participate in this campaign can be found at www.alike.io/free-bali-trip.
TVF president Vijay Koshy sharing his enthusiasm commented, “Creating this show has been an incredible journey, as we have crafted a story that reflects the real-life emotional challenges of married life. Partnering with Alike has provided us with the opportunity to add greater authenticity to the narrative, as Alike’s travel offerings cater to the needs of both Rishi and Anu. We are looking forward to fostering this collaboration further.”
This partnership is a testament to Alike’s ability to build user interaction and engagement through aspirational and promising collaborations that fetch impactful results.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
