This episode lacks the beauty and intelligence that we have all come to associate with Peaky Blinders. The only way such a weak episode is forgivable is if it is laying the groundwork for an amazing season. I'm crossing my fingers that this is the case!
The artsy filming that included slow motion walking, and random angles only works if it is used to exchange a scene; however, I feel these choices were To distract the viewer from the lack of great content. This isn't usually the case for Peaky Blinders. I'm hoping that as the season goes on, this beginning episode is a fluke or there were seeds planted that just need time to grow.
Either way, I have faith in this show and know that even their worst episodes are better than most shows could ever hope for!!!!