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first hit screens on BBC Two in September 2013, it didn't just tell a story; it established an atmosphere. Set in the industrial smog of 1919 Birmingham, the first season introduces us to the Shelby family—a clan of Irish-Romani gangsters who rule the streets with razor blades sewn into their peaked caps. The Plot: A Stolen Opportunity
While Aunt Polly (Helen McCrory) urges caution, Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) sees the weapons as leverage to legitimize the family business and expand his empire into the racetracks controlled by Billy Kimber. Season 1 Episode Guide (The "Index")
If you live in the United Kingdom, is the answer. The entire series (including Season 1) is available to stream on demand. You do not need a cable subscription—just a TV Licence (£159/year). For US viewers, Netflix holds the exclusive streaming rights.
Season 1 tells us: This is not a gangster show set after a war. This is a war show set in peacetime.