PEAKY BLINDERS Season 3 Episodes 3x1, 3x2, & 3x3 Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Cillian Murphy

Grace Shelby is killed by a Russian assassin at a charity event, a bullet intended for Tommy. The hosts express profound shock and sadness, noting the abruptness of her death so soon after her wedding. They observe Tommy's immediate response is to suppress his grief and dive deeper into ruthless business, mirroring his coping mechanisms from the war, which they predict will lead to a significant emotional breakdown.

Hosts' reactions to the shooting and subsequent funeral, Tommy's stoic demeanor, and his conversation with the matriarch about the 'cursed' sapphire.

Arthur is depicted as deeply conflicted, attempting to embrace a more peaceful, sober life under the influence of his religious wife, Linda. This clashes directly with the violent demands of the Peaky Blinders. The hosts highlight Arthur's struggle to balance loyalty to his family with his desire for a different life, noting that Linda's pregnancy will intensify this pressure.

Arthur's reluctance to engage in violence, his conversation with Linda about 'working in the dark with the devil,' and his excitement about her pregnancy.

Michael Gray demonstrates increasing competence and ambition in the legitimate aspects of the Shelby Company, earning Tommy's trust for high-stakes dealings. The hosts speculate that Tommy is grooming Michael as a potential successor to lead the 'clean' side of the business, contrasting him with John and Arthur, who are seen as more suited for the violent 'thug' work. Michael's growing power creates tension with the older brothers.

Michael handling sensitive business meetings, Tommy entrusting him with important tasks, and John's visible resentment during family meetings.

Polly Gray, despite her formidable exterior, reveals moments of vulnerability, particularly concerning her lack of formal education and desire for societal acceptance. Her new relationship with portrait artist Ruben Oliver is highlighted, with the hosts noting his explicit intention to seduce her. This relationship offers a different dynamic for Polly, potentially exposing her to new experiences and challenges.

Polly's conversation with Ruben about her 'face full of contradictions' and his stated intention to seduce her, her emotional response during the portrait session.

The Shelby family becomes deeply entrenched in a dangerous alliance with Russian aristocrats and high-ranking British officials (Section D) to facilitate an arms deal. This leads to direct conflict with the Italian Changretta family, who declare war after John Shelby's aggressive actions. The hosts emphasize the constant threat and shifting power dynamics, with Tommy being manipulated by powerful, unseen forces.

The Russian arms deal, the confrontation with the Changretta family over Lizzie's relationship, and the mysterious 'Section D' operatives threatening Tommy's family.