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Amazon Prime subs may get Fire TV device for Rs 1999 this month
MUMBAI: Giving competition to Roku, Google Chrome Cast and similar streaming devices, Amazon Fire TV streaming gadget may be about to be launched in India this month. Reports have come in that the device will be available for Prime members at a starting price of Rs 1999.00, and for Rs 3999.00 for other subscribers.
Officially, Amazon neither confirmed nor denied the development when indiantelevision.com called up.
Airtel last week launched its first Internet TV set-top box at Rs 4999 with three months complimentary primary subscription. Reports of Reliance Jio planning to launch internet TV STB are also out.
Although Fire TV may not replace your DTH, Fire stick users will be able to access apps such as Youtube, Netflix, and of course Prime video. Prime subscribers will get unlimited access to the Amazon prime videos, shows and movies.
Besides Amazon, Reliance Digital and Croma will reportedly stock this product in chosen cities initially, and distribution is planned to expand to other cities step by step. Fire TV products are sold in stick or a TV box forms.
Fire stick’s main OS is a tweaked version of Android with Amazon UI added in. This gadget is powered by 1GB RAM and a Quad-core processor and the primary feature is a Alex-backed voice command so that it could be operated by a remote.
The stick measures 85.9 x 30.0 x 12.6mm, and is shaped to plug directly into an HDMI port on the back of the TV. Amazon’s hardware is a bit wider than a standard HDMI cable. On the side of the stick is a micro USB port for powering the device. Amazon also adds in a power adaptor in the box, and its USB cable is generally longer, so as to reach the power strip. The device has seen some upgradation Wi-Fi has been upgraded to 802.11ac standard, which would help content to buffer faster.
Among the cons are — the device isn’t smart enough to know which streaming service a particular show is available on. Resolution is limited to around 1080p, although this could be understandable in a limited budget.
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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.
