25 Best Tommy Shelby Quotes in 'Peaky Blinders', Ranked

Cillian Murphy's portrayal of Thomas Shelby, the highly intelligent, cold, and resourceful leader of the Birmingham-based Peaky Blinders, is truly unforgettable. Steven Knight's creation of the entire Shelby family is impressive (though they were based on a street gang of the same name that operated from the 1880s to the 1920s). However, there's no doubt that the three-dimensional writing of Tommy's character has stood out from the bunch and captured the attention of many as the BBC One series rose in popularity throughout the years.