first time watching *PEAKY BLINDERS*

Season 1 - Part 1
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Original Show: Peaky Blinders

[@mmhdata]

Sappers were part of trench warfare. Each side tried to tunnel under the opposite sides trenches, to undermine them. Literally under-mining. Soldiers who had mining experience were sent, it was one of the most dangerous jobs

[@KS-xk2so]

From what I've read the Sappers were an interesting combo of those with mining experience, but also those with the balls to voluntarily do it... doesn't get more dangerous than that.

[@coopcooper5267]

Sapper is the term used for soldiers in the royal engineers. Hurrah for the Cre

[@snekd4011]

Also, for me atleast, the worst job you could have in the war. Literal nightmare fuel being in a dark, damp and suffocating tunnel that could collapse any time.

[@gronk2002]

@@coopcooper5267 Ubique brother

[@coopcooper5267]

@@gronk2002 least there are no scaley backs here

[@alexwelch7381]

I’ve been waiting for this, it’s an all time classic.

[@ManorSolomon12]

React to the good the bad and the ugly

[@jarrettmaynard6306]

The real question is.. what ugly?​@@ManorSolomon12

[@ManorSolomon12]

@@jarrettmaynard6306 the best movie in the history

[@rogerstevens5168]

"THE PEAKY F#&%ING BLINDERS !" Arthur... probably.

[@literalbot]

One of the greatest shows of all time. This is gonna be a ride!

[@either-application9758]

How Helen McCrory didn’t receive more accolades for playing Polly I’ll never know Also her portrayal of a Birmingham woman ( 15:46 ) is so accurate, they’ve been through it, they’re far too honest, and they absolutely know what’s best for you

[@AlexF0704]

Please watch the full series🙏

[@317cmrogers]

This. Very much this.☝️

[@Hopz47]

​@317cmrogers yeah if she does a will subcribe, not that she needs that but this series 👌

[@JackMellor498]

15:23 “Chuck him in the Cut” A Cut used in this context for all scratching their heads, is a local Birmingham/Midlands term for a canal, because it is man made and cut through

[@johnnyenglish33]

Also used in barnsley.

[@cshepard09]

idk what it is but us Appalachian Americans never have any trouble deciphering yalls language. i find it funny because our accents sound so different, but are actually kinda similar in ways

[@JackMellor498]

@@johnnyenglish33Didn’t know that 👍🏼

[@Karnaax_]

Helen McCrory was a gift in this world, and an outstanding example of the absolute focus, dedication and nuance of incredible British actors. She is greatly missed from our screens. Polly is the best character in this show.

[@peterireland4344]

Agree. I miss her so much. She was one of my favourite actors for many, many years.

[@either-application9758]

As a Birmingham native who’s followed your channel for a few years I’m so happy you’re finally covering this Nat! Also don’t worry about the accent, most people in the uk struggle with it

[@TheStellalegs72]

You brummies just sound sad all the time even when you are happy :P I live in the North West UK on the Wirral, my accent is sort of.................just having a joke with you my friend, I love the brummies

[@either-application9758]

@@TheStellalegs72 probably because we’re all brought up to be angry we don’t mean it haha, all love my friend!👊🏻

[@richardlangley3162]

I'm half Brummie and I can't even do the accent, I understand it though 😁

[@either-application9758]

@@richardlangley3162 I was in denial for years that our accent wasn’t that bad, it’s only when you leave Birmingham and talk to other people and every second sentence they say “sorry, could you repeat that?” 🤣 but people do confuse it for the Walsall/Wolverhampton accent, which is a different language altogether

[@richardlangley3162]

@either-application9758 my Dad's accent was so broad that a barmaid actually thought he was from the Russian circus that was in town at the time.

[@TyStevens]

I can't wait for Natalie to take this ride. 6 seasons and a movie!

[@kevinwheesysouthward9295]

I loved the first 4 seasons. Kind of disappointed with the last two

[@bencotton9414]

23:46 - Thomas Shelby was a tunneller, these were the men that were respected by all branches of the forces...they dug tunnels beneath the enemy lines and laid explosives beneath them...

[@SpectrumAnalysis]

Btw, to connect the dots that it took me too long to connect: The brim of a hat is called the peak. They use the razors in their hat peaks to blind people that oppose them. Hence, The Peaky Blinders. Also some historical context, during WW1 one of the only ways that they perceived they could make progress against the stalemate that trench warfare created was known as "Mine Warfare" which we see in Tommy's dreams. The idea was to dig underneath the enemy trench and stuff the mine with several tonnes of explosives to lift the trench, the ground below it, and all the men inside it several hundred feet into the air and create an opening to charge through. Several huge craters are still visible in the French and Belgian countryside as evidence of these mines, and one unexploded mine even got struck by lightning a few years ago, killing a cow which still counts as a casualty of the war all these years later. In reality this tactic rarely worked and one of the most terrifying situations to fight in was created, as both sides dug these mines. Men who frequently were miners first and soldiers second had to dig, knowing their tunnels could be within centimetres of the enemy's tunnels, and they had to use listening techniques and primitive technology to both detect the enemy and avoid him. Sometimes this would be holding an iron rod in your teeth and sticking it into the soft clay to sense vibrations nearby, it was this crude. If two tunnels dug into each other, however, the bloodiest and most frantic battles of the war would take place. In a narrow trench, maces made of emptied grenades on sticks, sharpened shovels and knives with brass knuckles built into the handles were used since bayonetted rifles were too unwieldy. In the mines, only knives were usable, and frequently pistols were only rarely available, with some men sawing off rifles for a quick one-shot method of defence. There are several books on the subject, and one very effective film called "Beneath Hill 60" which covers the topic very well. The final battle scene of that film sticks with me even now. That scene and this series captures one of the most heart-breaking elements of the war in general, that some of the most horrific tactics, inventions, and actions of the war were ultimately useless in ending the war and men had to suffer and die in the most painful ways for absolutely no reason.

[@OneMediocreGamer]

Beautifully written, thank you for sharing

[@danielgardecki1046]

Incorrect - That's all made up nonsense. Peaky Blinders is just another way of saying Bobby Dazzler... ...but with a Flat Cap.

[@Hopz47]

​@@danielgardecki1046can tell you wouldn't lasted 2 days if even hrs in the war ya scoundrel

[@danielgardecki1046]

At least 17 *Peaky Blinders* locations are in my city, at least 12 of which are within 1.5 to 3.2 miles from my house in *Bradford* the world's first *UNESCO City of Film.*

[@TE.LE.GRAM-ME-NatalieGold1]

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[@Numberonedaredevilfan]

That intro is gold when Natalie comes to find out no one from Small Heath speaks like that

[@rittherugger160]

The dreams.... During WW1 both sides used miners to tunnel under No Man's Land to the enemy trenches. Usually they would stop just short of the enemy trench, pack the tunnel end with explosives. The detonation was usually followed up with an assault directed against the 'disorganized' area. Occasionally opposing tunnelers would stumble into each other or hear the others digging.... The trick was to ambush the opposition in very narrow dark confines.

[@michaelcerrone8403]

Freddy went from one of the boys fighting for King and Country to one of the leading Communist organizers. He just handled his trauma in a different way. He was Tommy's best friend. They used to be two peas in a pod. He is Tommy's foil as a character example. This becomes important later

[@dinsism]

Wow, was not expecting you to check it out! Peaky Blinders has a special place in my heart, my favorite show! Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby is AMAZING!

[@RagingWarrior16]

No way this is great i cant wait for nat to watch this

[@jeffcohnphoto]

Easily my favorite show ever and without a question the best soundtrack of all time.

[@hariskolar579]

Every season gets better and better and I don't know how they did it...amazing show

[@master-of-many-fandoms2020]

I am surprised and happy to see you watching this series. Now let us enjoy it, by ORDER OF THE PEAKY BLINDERS!

[@ronburd4362]

Thanks for doing peaky blinders! My favourite show by far and unlike a lot of shows does not take too long to end and doesnt fall off! Hope you enjoy it!

[@axr7149]

RIP to Helen McCrory (who played Polly Gray, as well as Narcissa Malfoy (Draco's mom) in the HARRY POTTER films). She died before Season 6 premiere.

[@NatalieGoldReacts]

she was absolutely brilliant

[@josea.martinez2134]

Why did you spoil it???

[@axr7149]

@@josea.martinez2134 I was referring to Helen’s date of death, which was in April 2021.

[@jamesholland5761]

​@@NatalieGoldReactsplease consider reacting to The Expanse.

[@jamesholland5761]

@@NatalieGoldReacts will you consider reacting to The Expanse please.

[@akashnigam3748]

One Of my absolute favourite shows of all time , Trust me you're gonna have blast with this show and I hope You upload more reactions fast. And you are one of the very few reactors I saw who didn't just start outright judging Tommy on his every decision , absolutely love that!

[@corvettesplus4913]

Peaky Blinders is right up there with some of the best modern series ever(imo) once you make it through the first season, you’ll have to finish the rest

[@Merica316]

So excited you're doing Peaky Blinders! One of the best shows of all time!

[@jonathanc8560]

SO GLAD you’re jumping into this show. You are gonna LOVE the way it’s filmed! Excellent show

[@TE.LE.GRAM-ME-NatalieGold1]

My Favorite LETS DISCUSS PRIVATELY

[@realdesiredhaven]

You have to watch till season three at least! Best acting I've ever seen happens in that season.

[@Starlightean]

Incredible cast, just unbelievably good. I can't wait to see more!

[@wunmimimi123]

FINALLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYY so excited for this!!!

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Natalie you are going to love this series. No spoilers from me, but trust me it gets better and better. Also the caps the guys all wear with the peaked front (kinda like newsboy caps) were referred to in the slang as peakies. The guys sewed the blades into them and in a fight would swing them at their enemies, always aiming at the eyes. Thus, the Peaky Blinders. You are going to love the characters more and more as you get to know them. trust me this series is worth a 30+ minute reaction for each episode. Enjoy!!

[@Irenereactioncorner]

I started watching Peaky Blinders not a long time ago and haven't watched any reactions to it yet, you'll be the first :) I'm so glad you're watching it, no one among the other reactors I'm subscribed to has watched it

[@TE.LE.GRAM-ME-NatalieGold1]

My Favorite LETS DISCUSS PRIVATELY

[@RobertJW]

I really hope you watch the whole show! It's so gooood.

[@mitchellneu]

One of my favorite KZbin reactors reacting to my all time favorite tv show…THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS NATALIE!!!! Would love to see you do more of Peaky Blinders! Keep up the amazing work!

[@kaylee9824]

OH MY GOD YESSSS NATALIE THANK YOU!!!! I CANT WAIT FOR YOU TO GO THROUGH THIS JOUNEYY

[@DVouts11]

Oddly enough, this is how I started watching Sons of Anarchy (which is the same exact genre). Season 3 was beginning on TV and I thought "let me see what all the fuss is about". I watched episode 301 then immediately went back and watched the first two seasons 😆. Excited to see your Peaky Blinders journey Nat. This show is one of the all time greats.

[@ace-walsall]

SUPER! cant wait to watch along with you!

[@tru3sk1ll]

So excited, wonderful show, hardly anyone reacts to it, can't wait

[@pricemoore2022]

Awesome reaction of my favorite Peaky Blinders episode!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@jacobisweird280]

Watching season 3 episode 1 first is a crazy spoiler 😂 now you know which character live to season 3 😂😂

[@TE.LE.GRAM-ME-NatalieGold1]

My Favorite LETS DISCUSS PRIVATELY

[@lewiszs9484]

YESSSSS IVE WANTED YOU TO WATCH THIS FOR SO LONG

[@emavilla7]

The best of netflix 💕

[@Silvergp.]

Yes!! Peaky F Blinders 🖤

[@nightwingman666]

Enjoy the ride. Its one of my favorite gang series.

[@ghost9499]

In WWI, it was the job of tunnelers to dig underneath enemy positions to outflank them. They often died due to tunnel collapses or running into enemy tunnelers. It was the dirtiest job, in the bloodiest war, and Tommy and his brothers survived where very few others did. This is why he is so highly respected, even among other veterans.

[@Anomondaris]

I loved this so much❤ I was actually shocked when the video ended because I was so into it😂

[@evemae35222]

Omg yesss the series is so good!! So excited to watch your reaction😄💗 thank u for this😊

[@michelbrewer-yf1ny]

I do hope you continue. This show is greatly underrated. Thanks for your reaction.

[@KaitoGillscale]

Remember that back when this movie took place, workers rights were both sunk in the mud and dying. Communists were honestly the best hope you had at rallying other workers and fighting for your right to be represented. True communists who fought for the smallest man on the totem pole to be treated properly…to have their lives protected…constantly harassed by the cops under order by the government to shut them down. It was thankless work for him to rally people. He risked everything for ideology, and I respect the hell out of his type back then. The only reason we have some of the workplace protections we do is because of people like him who risked imprisonment and torture by his own government.

[@jameswg13]

Tommy was an underground digger. A lot of WW1 was actually fought underground in mines, counter mines etc dug underneath the trenches and no mans land. Whole systems of them

[@TE.LE.GRAM-ME-NatalieGold1]

My Favorite LETS DISCUSS PRIVATELY.

[@bnn32-c7s]

now you have started, we best get frequent episodes please :) it only gets better, each season is more impressive and developed every character. the very last scene over last season is one of my favs but said it was over

[@jessaw8160]

Yes!! My favorite show ever!

[@maymainssharedonebraincell6022]

Been looking forward to this for a LONG time

[@MikaelLearsi]

please please watch all seasons!

[@Glocito]

I´m just glad this is happenning. Thank´s Nat, we don´t deserve it

[@tomsmitenieks1744]

please watch the whole series, its really good

[@indiesoul3210]

I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU NAT!!🎉

[@TE.LE.GRAM-ME-NatalieGold1]

My Favorite LETS DISCUSS PRIVATELY

[@lmaoqasim]

early seasons of Peaky Blinders - without hyperbole - is some of the greatest writing and performance in TV history.

[@stephanmalin9675]

Yup! So hyped.

[@manolososadavinci1937]

💙💙💙💙you are going to enjoy this series mrs gold

[@EForrest88]

brilliant show, great choice!

[@dewine1986]

So excited for this one!

[@trevburnard]

This show is amazing!

[@haven.lights]

my favourite show!!

[@bennywp2]

OMG LETS GO PEAKY BLINDERS

[@jeremycastro8223]

"I might not watch the whole thing" oh I think you will. Great show.

[@mikavinci]

Excited to see you react to my favorite show of all time

[@maywill1]

I really hope you continue past season (series) 1. Its such a good show.

[@pizzatyme]

Dude I literally checked yesterday if this channel had reacted to peaky blinders since I just finished it… and today she posts this 🫠

[@TE.LE.GRAM-ME-NatalieGold1]

My Favorite LETS DISCUSS PRIVATELY

[@GerblerM]

IM SO EXCITED

[@jmbanks816]

I love you are watching this show! Excellent story.

[@yalanyang3297]

This is my favorite! Can't wait for part two❤❤

[@sirdromos2769]

FINALLY NATALIE !!! FINALLY !!!!!! SHE IS GOING TO WATCH THE BEST TV SHOW OF ALL TIME

[@lambdao1693]

Finally, I've been waiting for this. You're in for a show, that's for sure Nat

[@googleaccofalex]

i'm so happy you're watching this show, it's a masterpiece

[@tomot1094]

As a person from London , the accent was bang on XD Loved it

[@aidanbyrne8267]

I was not expecting this. But im so glad ot happened 😁

[@lastboyscout73]

Welcome to the Peaky F'n Blinders! I love this show.

[@TheseDarkWoods]

This is gold, Natalie! GOLD!!

[@ThePowerfulOne100]

Oh oh oh I am so here for this! That intro English accent will be long forgotten after you hear the confusing mess that is the brummy accent in the show 😂

[@bel_t]

I'm really excited for this !! i would strongly recommend watching Mr. Robot after the things you're watching currently

[@StayProteus]

Please watch the whole series

[@TE.LE.GRAM-ME-NatalieGold1]

My Favorite LETS DISCUSS PRIVATELY.

[@FBernoy]

yes!

[@TE.LE.GRAM-ME-NatalieGold1]

My Favorite LETS DISCUSS PRIVATELY

[@Gost00007]

god took you long enough the ever vid i saw in your channel i liked and i started looking for your reaction to peaky blinders for a while

[@emptyasmrman]

My mouth was agape seeing that title, never thought I’d see Nat watch one of the best tv shows of the last (little over) decade

[@allanvanuga9196]

I appreciate you and thank you for making content.

[@TE.LE.GRAM-ME-NatalieGold1]

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[@dcanngieter]

Bro sounded Jamaican in the beginning 😂😂 Also Cillian is the GOAT

[@chumpzilla000]

To understand what was going on in Ireland during World War 1, read about 1916 Easter Rising

[@muqeetmahar2674]

you gotta watch all of it. the last season is so awesome you will on the end of your chair. and I hear there is a new movies coming

[@petemcfeet28]

Im in kid! Will definitely be watching every episode with you as you post them! Cheers! 🍻

[@VazeTheUnhinged]

I didn’t know I needed this. I loved this show

[@trottheblackdog]

I got to enjoy Nikki and Steven's reaction, and now I can enjoy yours, Nat! Buckle in!

[@MrMan-iq6bu]

I I rarely comment but please keep up with this! It's an amazing series!

[@jacobbynum15]

no way she watchin peaky blinders! cant miss this lets go!

[@simple_scribe]

Love love love that youre doing this one ❤❤❤

[@JackMellor498]

Hi all, I live in a part of the UK pretty close to the Midlands where PB is set. I’ve read several books about the story behind the show, and as far as it being based on true events, it’s mostly fiction with some references to real life events. Peaky blinders as Birmingham (or Brummie) street folk knew them, didn’t refer to a specific group of well dressed organised crime families with well tailored suits and razor blade flat caps. Rather it was a local term for the average savage hooligan or street ruffian who’d form street gangs for each Birmingham area, cause local trouble, throwing stones at the police, street fighting, pitch and toss type games, so called sloggers which is a term for someone who could strike the heaviest blows in a boxing ring, swearing in public and so on. They also weren’t well dressed and certainly were not respected by locals. And the part about them wearing disposable razors in their caps is very likely fiction passed down and made sensational by stories reported in the always very sensational newspapers. Instead, the very first appearance of Thomas Shelby is the best reference to why they were called peaky blinders, because they wore their caps tilted so that the peak of it covered an eye. They were indeed rounded up by organised police with the help of some people not too departed from Sam Neill’s character, but most importantly, this was all done and dusted pre-WW1 and by the 1920s they were a thing of the past. What the show takes a bit more from is the group known as the Birmingham Boys, who did engage in illegal bookmaking, smuggling, bribery, hijacking, robberies and the like, founded by Billy Kimber who was a real individual but he was a local Brummie, not London born and bred like in this show. It’s still a great piece of TV, but I thought I’d make that clear going into this show. Anyone wanting further reference to this should go read Carl Chinn’s excellent books, he’s a proud old Brummie historian who’s a descendant of a peaky blinder.

[@Dan73GB]

There's also... 'A Good Girls Guide To Murder' which is another British show! It's based of a book, kinda an icon too!

[@charliebennett6341]

Oh I did not expect you to react to this. This is one of my favourite show. I can’t fucking wait!

[@b100d.br02]

oh please please please watch this whole show mrs. gold please please please

[@jovanyzubiran]

never thought id see you react to this, i’m here for it.

[@reedconneen765]

Please watch more of this!!!