3. Taboo
The drama series Taboo is set in 1814 and follows the adventurer James Delaney. When he returns to London after a long time to claim his inheritance, he causes quite a stir in his hometown.
There, he has to deal not only with his inner demons but also with rival interest groups.
Watch Taboo if you like the following about Peaky Blinders:
- Historical setting
- Morally gray main characters
- Intrigues and power struggles
- Dark atmosphere
- Exciting dynamics between the characters
- Batman villains in leading roles
- Steven Knight as screenwriter
This is what the IMDb ratings say: The series earns 8.3 stars on IMDb with 147,860 ratings.
Fun Fact: Tom Hardy and Steven Knight made a deal. The latter would write the screenplay for Taboo if the actor would participate in Knight’s film Locke in return (via The Telegraph).
4. Deadwood
The series is set in 1876 and revolves around the fictional town of Deadwood in present-day South Dakota, a settlement built on the territory of indigenous peoples. However, murder and corruption are rampant both outside and within the town.
Watch Deadwood if you like the following about Peaky Blinders:
- Intrigues and power struggles within a town
- Historical settings
- Complex and morally questionable characters
- Violence and drama
This is what the IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, the series has an average rating of 8.6 stars from 116,551 user ratings.
Fun Fact: The actor Powers Boothe was originally considered for the role of Al Swearengen; however, he fell ill before the pilot began filming. He was replaced by Ian McShane but still received a supporting role in the series as Cy Tolliver (via IMDb).
