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Prime Video grapples Apple TV+ for Indian streamers, all under one tent
MUMBAI: What happens when a Silicon Valley giant gets into bed with a streaming behemoth? No, it’s not the beginning of a dystopian tech romance, it’s your next binge-watch fix getting sorted. Prime Video India has just hitched Apple TV+ to its growing caravan of content partners, and it’s all yours for a wallet-friendly Rs 99 per month. That’s less than a fancy coffee and likely more satisfying.
Indian Prime Video users can plug into Apple TV+ directly via the Prime Video app as an add-on subscription. That means hit Apple Originals—think Severance, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Silo, Wolfs, Hijack and Disclaimer to name a few—now live happily in the same home as Mirzapur and Panchayat. No more app-hopping. No more billing circus. Just pure, uninterrupted streaming joy.
“We’re delighted to continue to roll-out Apple TV+ on Prime Video with the launch in India today bringing Prime Video customers an even greater selection of TV shows and films, all in one app experience,” said Prime Video vice president of international Kelly Day.
The move is part of Prime Video’s growing grab of content partners. With over 25+ OTT services already hitching their wagons to the Prime marketplace—including Lionsgate Play, Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures – Stream, Discovery+, and BBC Player—this new addition is like adding an Oscar-winner to your motley pub quiz team.
Prime Video, India head of marketplace (add-on subscriptions and movie rentals), Gaurav Bhasin said, “We are now thrilled to welcome Apple TV+ and its stellar content to Prime Video’s extensive library in India.”
Apple’s SVP of services Eddy Cue added, “We want to make Apple TV+ and its award-winning library of series and films from the world’s greatest storytellers available to audiences around the world.”
So, what’s the catch? There isn’t one.
Cancel anytime.
No new app downloads.
No platform-hopping fatigue.
Just more choice, more convenience, and a very smug smile when you find all your favourites in one place. As if you needed another excuse to stay in this weekend.
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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.
