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Witness the ultimate betrayal in Power season 6
MUMBAI: Success is the best revenge and James 'Ghost' St Patrick is here to claim both. Up against his son, it’s time for the ultimate showdown in New York and everyone will be slurped into this vortex. But by the end of it all who will remain standing? SonyLIV, India’s first premium video on demand (VOD) service brings to you the season finale of the critically acclaimed series Power. With James (Omari Hardwick) being desperate to extricate himself from the nefarious drug world, Season 6 will unleash the story of ‘The Final Betrayal’ over 10 nail-biting episodes starting 26th August along with the US Premiere.
Five seasons have gone by and the faceoff has now boiled down to James and Tommy with everyone caught in the middle. Jolted to the core by people he called family and betrayed by his business partner, loyalty is dead for James who now seeks vengeance. In the process, he is also clear on achieving a legitimate lifestyle sans any criminal alliance. But who will win? Will Patrick succeed in fulfilling his dream? Or is it too much to ask for? Season 6 has all the answers and more to watch out for in the finale.
Starting August 26, viewers in India can watch the new episodes of Power every week exclusively on SonyLIV. Continuing with its efforts to offer the most differentiated content to its audience, the platform will stream the finale season along with the US premiere. Created by Courtney A. Kemp, the show features Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Joseph Sikora, Nautri Naughton, Rotimi, La La Anthony and Larenz Tate in lead roles.
The show will be available for viewing on SonyLIV at a premium subscription of Rs 99/- per month and Rs 499/- per year.
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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.
