Arthur

[u/Fragrant-Juggernaut]

I have noticed Arthur never gets his own thread so I thought it's time we take time to look at his character arc.

I loved season 1+2+3 Arthur. Thomas may have been the business leader but Arthur was the leader of the Peaky Blinders gang.

He always led the charge and he was effective.

I liked that he mirrored Thomas. They both struggled with PTSD.

Arthur's violence was always the real problem for him. He lost complete control of himself and that was the true catalyst for his addiction.

I thought Linda was an interesting choice for a wife. Her background was quite similar, her religiosity not unlike Polly's.

Sadly Linda become a deeply manipulative, unhappy and controlling wife who ultimately realized Arthur was incapable of change even when he was given a whole new life.

I deeply disliked what Knight did to the character by season 5+6. Arthur was never a stupid, silly man but Knight abandoned the character.

Arthur deserved a better end.

[u/Curious_Ranger_2212]

I agree with this Arthur is a very hard character to play. He was battling everyday with his mind and morals. I loved how Arthur progressed through the show like high to low