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DC Entertainment unveils details of upcoming streaming service
MUMBAI: More superhero action is set to come your way as DC Entertainment has revealed details of its upcoming SVoD service DC Universe. Along with the previously announced original shows, the giant is also promising offer a back-catalogue of classic TV series and movies, including the full slate of original Superman films starring Christopher Reeves.
Back in April 2017, DC Entertainment announced the plan to launch new streaming service in association with Warner Bros. The name was officially confirmed as DC Universe a month later. It vowed “immersive digital experience designed just for DC fans”.
The platform will offer Titan which will be available at the launch itself, Swamp Thing and Doom Patrol which are set to debut in 2019, and an animated series Harley Quinn which is also scheduled for 2019. The superhero team of Young Justice is also awaiting a new season.
However, the library won’t be limited to these shows only. The four Christopher Reeve-starring Superman films, a selection of DC animated movies and older TV series like the classic Wonder Woman and the first two seasons of Batman: The Animated Series will all be available for subscribers.
“Developing new ways for consumers to access some of our most popular and iconic brands and franchises as well as exclusive new content whenever they want, on the devices they choose, is one of our studio’s top priorities,” said Warner Bros Digital Networks president Craig Hunegs said. He promised DC Universe will give the chance to all fans to build a more intense relation with DC, better than ever before.
DC Universe is not limiting itself to the shows, films only. A huge library of digital comic books, a storefront for exclusive merchandise, access to competitions, and an all-new DC-centric encyclopedia will be there to delight fans.
DC’s publisher and chief creative officer said the goal is for DC Universe to be “so much more than a streaming service.”
Though it has not announced pricing yet, the beta launch will be in August on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV, as well as the web. Initially, people from the US will only get the access. The plans for global rollout has not been shared yet.
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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.
