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Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man(Image: NETFLIX)

A BBC crime thriller hailed as the ‘best show of the last 20 years’ is the perfect weekend watch for Peaky Blinders fans.

Beloved character Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) made his return on Friday (March 20) in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

Set in the height of World War II, the film sees Tommy being forced out of retirement after his son Duke Shelby (Barry Keoghan) gets caught up in a Nazi plot.

Fans have already binge watched the drama and scored it an impressive 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. One viewer on the platform raved: “As a PB fan, I think the film was an epic story.”

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Will there be another Peaky Blinders?

For those who are looking for another show that touches on similar themes, look no further than Taboo.

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Fans say it is one of the best shows of the past 20 years (Image: BBC)

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Streaming now on Netflix and BBC iPlayer, this eight-part drama is set in 19th Century London. It follows James Keziah Delaney, an adventurer that is believed to be dead after journeying to Africa.

James unexpectedly returns home to London in order to inherit his late father’s shipping empire. His return is complicated by enemies determined to make his life in England hell.

Meanwhile, the main character is also seeking revenge for his father’s death, leading him to an even bigger conspiracy.

The thriller stars Tom Hardy, who also created the story alongside his author father, Chips Hardy. They worked with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Steven Knight to bring the story to life.

Its wider cast features recent Oscar winner Jessie Buckley, as well as Game of Thrones actress Oona Chaplin.

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Taboo is streaming on Netflix and BBC iPlayer (Image: BBC)

Fans have shared glowing reviews of the crime drama. One Rotten Tomatoes user crowned it as “one of the best series last 20 years,” while another described it as “excellent”.

A third fan praised: “Wow, one of the best TV shows I’ve ever seen. Need a second season desperately. Love the gritty and dark depiction of 19th century London. Setting and atmosphere really made the show, interesting plot as well.”

With a fourth viewer raving: “Best Gothic mystery horror I’ve seen in a long time. Visceral. Dark. Makes you feel uncomfortable and immerses you in the story, like a morbid sight one cannot look away. 5 emphatic stars for any horror genre buff or person who enjoys mystery, magic, might and political intrigue.”

Taboo is streaming now on Netflix and BBC iPlayer