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DocuBay gets into Xmas mood; launches 14 days free trial
MUMBAI: Xmas – it's the season to give. And the Aditya Pittie run In10 Media has announced a 14 day free trial for its documentary OTT/app DocuBay. Launched earlier this year, with fanfare, DocuBay has been gaining traction slowly but surely. The media firm has released a slate of new titles worldwide in tune with the holiday season. The trial period is for December and available for both Android and iOS devices.
Says DocuBay’s chief executive officer Akul Tripathi: "DocuBay thrives on creating various avenues to engage with audiences on a regular basis. The 14-Day Free Trial is an opportunity for us to interact with different types of viewers and for them to sample our premium content library.”
DocuBay has added an exclusive ‘ChristmasBay’ for viewers to trace the origin of the holiday and discover the story behind the birth of Jesus Christ. It features a number of documentaries that cover places mentioned in the Bible and the rise of Christianity.
Tripathi said, “We highlight and launch films from topics that are trending globally and relevant to a specific region. A lot of research and user behaviour trends are worked upon to provide content that resonates irrespective of the time and place across age groups. ChristmasBay is yet another exclusive offering for our global audience.”
According to a press statement, the new ‘OneTribe’ DocuBay members will have access to the platform’s premium library of international documentaries from 100+ countries, spanning a variety of categories, encompassing diverse human experiences, opinions, and narratives.
The platform’s user-friendly, intuitive interface makes the discovery of films easy through specially-curated categories called ‘Bays,' including NatureBay, AdventureBay, TravelBay, CultureBay, ScienceBay and more.
The titles take viewers on a tour of key biblical monuments like Wedding Church of Cana, Ashdod Citadel, The Dormition, and many such revered sites that have stood the test of time and witness events that changed the course of history. The premium catalogue also comprises of select titles in 4K.
Along with the all-new ChristmasBay, members can watch one new documentary every day as well as some of DocuBay’s most popular films including Himalayan Gold Rush, Red Light Green Light, Trump Russia, Zoo Lovers, Diana: The Royal Truth, The People's Girls, Omo Child, Inside Facebook, Smile Pinki, The Man Who Skied Down Everest, and more.
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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.
