The Peaky Blinders season six finale aired last night, meaning the show is now (very sadly) over. It was previously announced that the series would be finishing after six seasons, and fans are understandably gutted - though they have noticed a secret piece of symbolism in one of the final scenes surrounding Tommy Shelby's horse.
Still, all is not lost, as the world of Peaky Blinders is continuing in film form - so that's *some* good news.
The series' final instalment saw Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) preparing for his death, believing he had tuberculoma - before his diagnosis turned out to be a ruse. Having previously thought he was going to die, Tommy had already blown up his house, going to live in a caravan which he then discovered on fire.
After accepting that he's ready to start a new life, Tommy rides off on his horse. Discussing the moment on social media, fans have now spotted a secret bit of symbolism in the scene, and you might have missed it.
Comparing the scene in question to the first time we saw Tommy in Peaky Blinders, fans have noticed one huge symbolic similarity. In season six, we see Tommy leaving on a horse, while in season one he initially arrived on a horse too. Talk about full circle.
Sharing their reaction, one fan tweeted, "He arrived on a horse in the first season and left on a horse in the last #PeakyBlinders," alongside a (very fitting) meme of Fez from Euphoria, reading, "You're crying, I'm f***ing crying bro." We're all crying, tbh.
Another viewer followed up with side-by-side screenshots of Tommy riding a horse in season one and again in season six, writing, "Back where it all began on a horse, [creator] Steven Knight I f***ing love you, the ending was perfection #PeakyBlinders."
Others have taken the symbolism further, speculating that the change of Tommy's horse from black to white could have meaning of its own. One fan wrote, "Could the change of the horse's colour signify a change of heart for Tommy too?"
Much to think about.
Peaky Blinders is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.
