Peaky Blinders: Technological Changes

Question 1

Why might the digitalisation of film distribution influence the success of a tv series ‘scheduled’ release?

Answer 1

• The popularity of online streaming services means that audience viewing figures for a scheduled broadcast are no longer the main indicator of a TV show’s success.

Question 2

What were the viewing figures of Series 6 of Peaky Blinders when it premiered on BBC 1 versus when it debuted on Netflix?

Answer 2

• Series 6 of Peaky Blinders had 5.42 million viewers in the UK when it premiered on BBC 1 in April 2022.
• When it premièred on Netflix in June 2022, it had 45.71 million hours of playing time in just one week (making it the second most popular title after Stranger Things).

Answer 3

• Fans from around the world – from Korea to Argentina – dress up in Peaky Blinders cosplay and share videos on social networking apps like TikTok, indicating the global reach of the show.