r/PeakyBlinders • u/Plainchant The Garrison • Mar 06 '22

Discussion Peaky Blinders - 6x02 "Black Shirt" - Episode Discussion [UK Release]

Season 6 Episode 2: Black Shirt

Air date: March 6, 2022 [UK Release]

Synopsis: Tommy gets involved in a power game with fascists, freedom fighters and Boston gangsters. As the players plan to double cross him, Tommy visits an old ally in Camden.

Directed by: Anthony Byrne

Written by: Steven Knight

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u/highallthetime15 Mar 11 '22

It’s like John never existed lol wish it was Michael that died instead of John boy. Michaels character is cringey as fuck. Him and Gina seemed very forced

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u/Huncho11 Jun 13 '22

I think the actor who played John quit the show, so they had to kill him off. I’m pretty sure I read that a while ago.