Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – the long-awaited film is finally here and fans are losing their minds

Did you catch that noise in the background this morning? It wasn't the M-30 traffic or the echo of the Castellana roadworks. It was the collective sigh of thousands of Peaky Blinders fans finally letting out the breath they've been holding since the film was announced. The day has arrived. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is now available, and while some might say the wait felt endless, believe me when I tell you I barely had time to pour myself a proper Irish whiskey. I had to make do with a rubbish gin and tonic while hitting play.

The first thing I have to tell you, and you already know this because we're all part of the Shelby family here, is that if you were expecting a sad, melancholic goodbye, you've come to the wrong place. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man isn't an extended episode; it's an absolute bloody rocket. And no, I'm not just talking about the action scenes. I mean the tension, those looks that cut right through the screen, and, of course, a Tommy Shelby who remains the bloody master of the chessboard, no matter how the world tries to turn the tables on him.

The film picks up where that sixth season left off, leaving us wanting more. Without spoiling anything major for those who haven't sat down to watch it yet, the story focuses on that threat brewing in the shadows, the one that promised to tear down everything Tommy had built. And this is where the full title, which you'll be hearing everywhere, comes in: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. It's not just a cool name for the poster. Trust me, it carries serious weight in the plot that will leave you stunned.

More than a film: a religion (and its merch)

And of course, with the release, madness has ensued. Not just because of seeing Cillian Murphy put the flat cap back on, but because the Peaky Blinders phenomenon has become something far bigger than a TV series. It's a lifestyle. And any good lifestyle needs its symbols. That's why forums are buzzing that shops are already swamped with merchandise. It's not just about having a souvenir; it's about owning a piece of that universe.

Chatting with the owner of a couple of record and collectibles shops in town, he told me that what people are snapping up right now isn't just your standard t-shirts. Don't get me wrong, the unisex 100% cotton t-shirts with Peaky Blinders film graphics are flying off the shelves, but the real gems are those vintage tin posters for bars, offices, homes, wall décor. It doesn't matter if you live in a 30-square-metre studio; we all want that industrial, cocky edge in our own little den. From what I hear, there are queues for one that has the English text “Untitled Peaky Blinders” and it's absolutely the business. It looks like an original 1920s poster fresh out of Small Heath.

• For the purist collector: Limited edition posters, especially the “Untitled Peaky Blinders” one, are selling out in under an hour on specialist websites.
• For those wanting it in their daily life: The cards from the series and film, with that signature design, are the new "must-have" for decorating the living room or office. There's a pack of Peaky Blinders - cards - TV series film - Poster - Size 61x91.5 cm that's an absolute stunner.
• For the statement-making fan: The cotton t-shirt with the film poster is going to be the official uniform for the next few months. I've already spotted a few mates strutting around Malasaña wearing it.

And if we're talking art, the film poster with English text «Untitled Peaky Blinders» is setting the standard. There's something about the aesthetic, the typography, that rust that looks like it's been through a hundred battles, that connects directly with the soul of the series. It's not just a poster; it's a statement. It's like having a vintage tin poster for a pub in your own home. I'm even thinking of hanging one in the kitchen, even if my wife says it won't go with the white tiles.

So what now? The future of the Peaky Blinders

The million-dollar question, after watching Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, is whether this is an ending or a new beginning. Steven Knight, the mastermind behind it all, has played a blinder. The film closes chapters, yes. But it leaves doors ajar, windows cracked open, and, above all, the feeling that the Shelby universe is too vast to simply fade away. Without going into detail about the ending (which, by the way, features one of the best-shot sequences I've seen on Netflix in the last year), what I can tell you is that the reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. In fan circles, they're saying it's already hitting a 93% approval rating, and while I'm more inclined to trust word of mouth than numbers, this time the streets aren't lying.

So there you have it, if you haven't watched it yet, put your phone down, draw the curtains, put on your favourite t-shirt, and get ready. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man isn't just a film; it's the event of the year for those of us who've been clamouring for the return of the best-dressed, most stylish anti-hero in history. And by the way, if you spot any vintage tin posters out and about... don't hesitate, it's meant to be yours.