The show paid tribute to Helen McCrory, who died in 2021.
Warning: This post contains spoilers from the final season ofPeaky Blinders.
In April of 2021, thePeaky Blindersfamily lost a major member of its family when starHelen McCrorydied from cancer.
Helen McCrory on ‘Peaky Blinders’.Ben Blackall© Caryn Mandabach Productions Ltd. 2019
But without McCrory, the show acted swiftly in deciding Polly’s fate.
“We’ve made some changes to the structure of your organization,” Laura tells Tommy.
“Ever since you began to build your empire, you’ve had a crutch to lean on.
Last night we kicked away that crutch.”
And with Michael’s determination to kill Tommy taking center stage, she’s mentioned often.
The series also dedicated its first episode “To the memory of Helen McCrory.”
Peaky Blindersseason 6 is on Netflix now.
