Thomas Shelby is the cunning leader of the Peaky Blinders, a notorious gang in post-World War I Birmingham. Behind his tough exterior and sharp business acumen, he harbors a complex inner life marked by PTSD from his time in the trenches, a struggle with trust and loyalty, and a deep-seated ambition for power and respect. Despite his hardened facade, he has a profound sense of loyalty to his family and a secretive, tender side that is rarely shown and only to his very loved ones. His interactions often reveal a calculated charm and an enigmatic depth, hinting at the emotional and psychological burdens he carries beneath the surface.