The Broken Mind Of Thomas Shelby

[@RealRayu]

Hi Guys! 🎉 I wanted to share an exciting update! I’ve created a Discord server for us to connect, chat about movies, game together and hang out as a community. I’d love for you to join us! Here’s the invite link: discord.gg/tnCRNnXkV8 Can’t wait to see you there! 😊Thanks for all your support! Hey everyone!! I have remastered this video to improve the visuals and audio, hoping to create a far better viewing experience for all you lovely people! You can now watch the updated version in 4K! Check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2OYg6SnpL-IgK8 I hope you enjoy and as always thank you all for watching!! ❤ -Rayu

[@malieck4005]

The immense work that must be behind this tells how dedicated you are to this series. Thank you for this beautiful contribution!

[@RealRayu]

You enjoying the video makes all the effort worth it! :)

[@johnmcintosh2626]

I still come back to this video almost a year later wondering how it doesn't have more likes. Still an amazing video essay to say the least man.

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou John! That's such a sweet message I'm really glad you enjoyed the video it means a lot to me :D

[@thebookofdaniel5837]

Absolutely brilliant essay. I’ve been obsessed with this show. I believe this essay predicted season six truth about Tommy and the human spirit: “No Limitations”

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou so much :D I'm so glad you enjoyed the last season of Peaky Blinders as much as I did!

[@corbungray4393]

"there is no rest for me in this wolrd....perhaps in the next", that line hit home and it will every time workoholics feel this.

[@mubangachisha3041]

😂 😂 Me too

[@That1_CopDude]

The diverse knowledge, and persuasive words in this 13 minutes video is impeccable.

[@aritromukherjee7185]

This is so thorough and so personal. You have encapsulated your experience with such beauty, it's a shame there's not more of these video essays on your channel.

[@bagel3919]

This is literally the best video essay I have seen. Keep up the work and continue to do more on Tommy

[@RealRayu]

Wow! that's such high praise thankyou my friend you're very thoughtful

[@BeakersLab]

Good video my man, I really enjoyed all the classic movie moments you included. Solid editing too, seems you already know what you’re doing. Glad you posted it on reddit, KZbin is a sea of content and stuff just gets buried

[@RealRayu]

Oh my goodness I'm so taken back by that I'm flattered honestly😮😊 Thankyou soosoo much!! I really appreciate you liking the video it means so much! I really hope you can stick around and see everything I have planned! ❤️

[@Yahfufa]

You’re so underrated man, this video is amazing in so many ways, the editing, the voice, the music, and most importantly the way you explain. Its just perfect. Keep up the good work bro, Im supporting

[@freeguy2418]

Reflected every perspective of Tommy with different reasons and titles! Great work.

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou very much brother! :D

[@coreymills3790]

Incredible mate 👏. You've managed to take a concept from the subtext or shadows in this series and you made it shine very brightly my friend. This defines Thomas on a deeper level and explains the complexities of his character.

[@theonekns]

How does this not have thousands of views. This is extremely well made.

[@RealRayu]

thankyou so much I'm so happy you liked it ❤️

[@ambera9875]

came from reddit. i loved this! the editing is amazing and artistic (and that FONT is so so CLEAN haha). such an interesting topic too, any kind of psychoanalysis on thomas shelby and i'm in :)

[@RealRayu]

Thankyouu so much!!! Lots more to come :)

[@dhimitrijorga4184]

It was so hooking from the beginning to the end. This video essay took me back on time to high school, a place and a time when we appreciated literature for giving us some insight in life. I really “drowned” at the heroine part as an recovering addict also suffering from PTSD and medicine resistant depression. It was FOOKINGG great

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou that really means alot I'm happy you found it insightful ❤️

[@TheLearningCurveX]

You did an amazing job on this character analysis my friend. I love how both you and I can analyze the same character, yet reach different lessons and conclusions (although there's a lot of overlapping as well which is inevitable). Thank you for visiting my channel, I hope too see more content from you in the near future!

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou brother! Your kind words are heartwarming :D I really enjoy watching your videos too! Your Tyrion video is a personal favourite of mine! He is without a doubt my favourite character in a 'Game Of Thrones' and your writing was amazing to listen too! I hope you create new videos in the future my friend I have been patiently waiting! :D

[@rubenholguin2917]

Wow this is a fantastic video-essay, introspective and touching. Congratulations!

[@lesserevil8136]

Very well made! Makes me want to keep listening non-stop. It’s very insightful, and strikes a chord! The music, the editing, the constant, consistent talking, with a great voice makes this very easy to listen to!

[@hydra3232]

whats the music name?

[@RealRayu]

@lesserevil8136 You're very kind my friend! Thankyou for watching I really appreciate you taking time out of your day to send me a message! I hope to improve and make even better videos for your enjoyment in the future!

[@RealRayu]

@@hydra3232 Hi mate! The music most people are asking for is a piece called "Where is my mind" acoustic version I hope you enjoy listening to it!

[@lesserevil8136]

Reasons like this is why it’s important to be friendly to everyone, especially if they’re showing aggression, seem lonely and keep to themselves, and even those who seem completely fine and well-built.

[@Manu-wu5zg]

the edit and essay is genuinely great. keep up the good work :)

[@RealRayu]

Thankyouu I really appreciate it! aaand I will!! ❤️

[@Chara1.1]

Very well done, I must say! Not only was I intrigued by the essay, which I think is very well written, but also by the editing. I liked how you incorporated all these scenes and analogies from other fictional stories. It added variety in the visuals. Also, the essay honestly slightly changed my perception of Grace... I always had the impression that the possibilities regarding the character of Grace were more far-reaching than they were ultimately used, but your essay highlights the importance of the impact Grace and their relationship had on Tommy and his character development. Thank you, I really enjoyed it :)

[@rizwanuddin2474]

Agreed!

[@dmk9082]

Incredible edit ! Perfect sync with the music. How tf do you have only 1k

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou so much for your kind words and support bro ❤️ I hope to improve in the future and make even better quality videos for you all :D

[@fiammaleotta2021]

Not only the essay is amazing, but also u choose the perfect clips to show what u were saying, and omg your voice🤩🤩 this is a masterpiece! I love it ( here from reddit☺️)

[@RealRayu]

You're so kind thankyouu so much!😊 I'm sooo happy you enjoyed the video!!😄

[@moki4895]

The quote at the beginning just got me, it just straight got me, gonna finish it I just wanted to comment that

[@mayurshanker3200]

INCREDIBLE JOB MAN, INSIGHTFUL ESSAY AND ALSO GOOD WORK ON MARKETING THE VIDEO. LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR FUTURE ESSAYS.

[@RealRayu]

Thankyouu!! 😎

[@dizzel14]

Man your work is actually amazing!!It is evident you put great effort into your work, your work stands out its perfectly structured together. You make amazing work of the audio with the clips, Your tone of voice is astonishing too it adds so much to the video!! Keep it up, hard work will pay off!!

[@RealRayu]

I'm really glad you liked the video bro I appreciate your kind words it keeps me motivated to carry on making more videos for you all ❤️

[@sgsgshedhdhehd6646]

This is art. Amazing amazing work!

[@RealRayu]

Gracias 😇

[@MsKatkitty]

Very enlightening. Thank you, incredible character study, Thomas Shelby is one of the most interesting characters that’s ever been portrayed on television, Steven Knight & Cillian Murphy shared a gift, the creator & the actor brought him to life to in which he embraces darkness & light . One thing I’ve noticed w/ Cillian Murphy is he has played a soldier in other productions, he shines in those roles. As well as Peaky He played a shell shocked soldier in Dunkirk, he has also played a soldier in The Edge Of Love, The Wind That Shakes The Barley & The Trench.

[@obstv3271]

wait how does this not have millions of views?

[@RealRayu]

🥰❤️

[@eronett9287]

This is an incredibly interesting psychological analysis of the character. I watched it twice already. And if you would make one about William from Westworld, I would be very interested in your viewpoint.🧐

[@RealRayu]

Thank you for watching my friend! I really appreciate your support it means so much to me and I will be sure to look into that! I have had a couple more people suggest the idea of making a video on WestWorld too just like you did :D

[@eronett9287]

​@@RealRayu I am glad to hear that! :D Yesss, Westworld is one of the best series of all times, if you ask me. :P So deep. And William is one of my favorite characters, such an interesting character development.

[@RealRayu]

@@eronett9287 I'm happy to hear such high praise for the show thank you for the suggestion once again brother :D I will be sure to keep an eye out for the character you really like when I'm watching the show!

[@johnandrewfredrickson]

This was absolutely fantastic. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@RealRayu]

❤️❤️❤️

[@cyooldog3920]

Pretty clear thoughts. I'm glad I found you. Hope you make it big soon

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou brother that's very sweet! I appreciate you :D

[@sophieesther]

This vid deserves more love

[@tylerdurden8640]

Amazing pal. Simply beautiful video essay... Thank you, and keep it up! BY ORDER OF THE...

[@RealRayu]

PEAKY BLINDERS! Thankyou for watching brother! Im really happy you had a nice time watching the video :D Also "It's Only After We've Lost Everything That We're Free To Do Anything." has got to be one of the best quotes in movie history! Fight Club is such a gem! Tyler Durden is without a doubt one of my favourite movie characters you chose your username very wisely my friend :D

[@tristonbergstad1392]

This is amazing, please don’t stop.

[@EphReinhard]

I love the era of video essays!

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou for your support! New videos coming soon for you! :D

[@mohamedsahal4215]

Underrated. Great work.

[@shrotriyosen2001]

this is absolutely great stuff, so much hard work. Absolutely loved it

[@arunmahalingam3561]

Extraordinary video , man..Thank you so much.

[@lalenkawla8010]

The best video essay of Peaky Blinders so far...

[@r.david4398]

When this part began 11:26 , it was just something else mate. This is what makes him limitless, incredible.

[@RealRayu]

thank you brother I appreciate your kind words :)

[@DiegoPereyra]

Deep, insightful, good take on the subject, very complex subject. Great quality too and superb narration...! Very very Cool man, congrats, keep them coming, you are on your path already.

[@kamiranh]

I'm the random guy you sent a link on discord to just a few minutes ago. I didn't expect the video to be this good, its amazing. I subscribed, keep going bro.

[@RealRayu]

thankyou brother that's very kind of you to say I'm happy you had a fun time! :D

[@pauldenino6350]

This video essay is a masterpiece. I have watched it maybe 20-30 times over the past year and I rarely rewatch youtube videos. From the cinematography to the material discussed I am highly impressed. Very highbrow content and great scene selection alongside it (particularly enjoyed the opening scene and then the full cycle to the closing scene - well done). You seriously have a knack for this type of thing, I even find myself rewatching it with my eyes closed just to understand the depth of the insight shared and not get distracted by the visuals. One minor feedback suggestion, in my opinion the thumbnail is slightly too 'childlike', for example I wouldn't of clicked on this video from it alone but it had auto played in the gym and I was hooked since. Otherwise I have no idea why this isnt the highest viewed video essay on peaky blinders as the insight and analysis is extremely high level and the cinematography on point. Either way, great job you should be proud of this piece of art. If i could shake your hand I would.

[@RealRayu]

Wow...Thank you so much I am very pleased to know that you enjoyed this video :D You are incredibly kind thank you brother. Reading this gave me so much joy and you helped motivate me! I enjoyed reading your thoughts and your input will help me improve and for that I am grateful. In regards to the thumbnail I believe you are correct! I should rework it but I am also in the process of re-creating this video with a new voice over because this was the first ever time I made a video essay and the audio quality in this video isn't the greatest. Also in this video there are some misspelled words so I hope to create a new updated version which will vastly improve your viewing and listening experience! I already created a thumbnail for that video which I am very happy with so I am hoping to release that video in May or early June :D Once again thank you so much for leaving such a thoughtful comment you really made my day buddy ❤️

[@pauldenino6350]

@@RealRayu No worries mate, youve got something here keep at it :)

[@crazykano]

loved the video, i guess most people came here from reddit but i found your video while watching Peaky Blinders videos, well done mate!

[@RealRayu]

It was meant to be:) and thanks bro! Funnily enough my next video will be a Game of Thrones orientated animation I hope you enjoy that video too mate! 😊

[@crazykano]

@@RealRayu will look forward to! :)

[@pringleaddict5827]

Jesus christ mate this is really in-depth, you deserve a million views

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou!!! Glad you liked it mate ❤️

[@knight_0wl]

4:57 that transition is perfect

[@hamdablife7782]

this channel is underrated !

[@dujhong6901]

great work man KEEP GOING! amazing video!

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou brother! I appreciate your support it really means alot to me! I wish to make even better videos in the future for your pleasure :D

[@supernova7848]

Absolutely loved this ! Great analysis! The editing is fire ! 🔥💚🔥💚

[@RealRayu]

why thankyou so much 😊❤️

[@guerrierguichardpaul2495]

Incredible video, very well structured essay. Great work my friend. Keep killing it :)

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou so much! :)

[@xTooDope99x]

RAYU PLEASE MAKE MORE VIDS LIKE THIS REGARDING THE PEAKY FOOKIN BLINDERS PLZ🥺💜

[@RealRayu]

Thank you so much I did create a new and updated version of this video a couple months ago if you would like to check that out. :)

[@deeptivajapey7134]

Cillian Murphy was also in Dunkirk. Great video by the way!

[@RealRayu]

Dunkirk is one of my favourite war films! Thankyou for watching I really appreciate it! ❤️

[@palsp666]

This is really amazing, your channel deserves way more subscribers. I hope it'll grow soon.

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou so much!! 😊❤️

[@SigmaSowers]

Incredible video, I wish you had more Thomas Shelby vids, maybe some Robert Greene vids as well

[@RealRayu]

I will definitely look into that thank you!!! and I'm glad you enjoyed this video you made my day I only wish I saw this sooner! Once again thank you for watching

[@riyaroopra5010]

This is beautiful man! Very well done!! Loved it!!

[@RealRayu]

Thankyouu! I'm glad you loved it!!

[@MySatanicRealm]

This is beyond incredible

[@RealRayu]

Aw thankyou Jesse! ❤️

[@abdalmalekhamzeh]

Everyone walks behind his passion deserves support, and you deserve support, success i swear ,👍 good luck and dont listen to haters

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou so much ❤️😊

[@virenpathre]

Here from Reddit! I love these kind of videos that analyze characters...great job! :)

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou bro! :)

[@rahul-qm9fi]

Good job bro. You certainly got the voice for it. Got my sub. Keep it up.

[@RealRayu]

Thankyouu! And I will!! ❤️

[@rahul-qm9fi]

@@RealRayu Good luck 😃

[@alexman378]

Fantastic analysis! One small mistake; Tommy lost his father at a young age because he dipped, not because he died, and he knew exactly what kind of man he was. It’s the reason why he was so hostile as soon as he saw him after over a decade.

[@RealRayu]

@@alexman378 thank you Alex I really appreciate it and I enjoyed reading your thoughts! I actually made a new and updated version of this video where I addressed this very situation :D

[@kuelebaran1158]

I love your video, very much, please make video like this more, there's so much movie character or historical figure that would be interesting to discuss about their philosophy...

[@whizdavincipiano1749]

The lack of identification made the integration to darkness instinctive😍😍😍😍😍😍 what a bar

[@RealRayu]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Lobo-g4k]

Love the piano tune

[@zzbarra]

The greatest tragedy of all was making the world know you existed in the first place. Gonna get that tatted on me somewhere, not sure where, but its going somewhere.

[@DREI-DRIX]

what a fookin piece of amazin gem of video mate

[@RealRayu]

❤️

[@TheHeadhunter]

Saw your post on reddit, good work my man and keep it up. Small note: spell check all text in video before final render. Subbed and looking forward to more

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou so much I'm glad you liked the video my man! (Always wanted to say that😂) and I will do!! Thankyou once again!😊

[@UrFavouriteGoalie]

Great Essay, loved the content, loved the editing :) I'd recommend fixing the audio levels: Raise the voice over, and it sounded like you were whispering the whole time, so talk with a fuller voice.

[@RealRayu]

I will make sure to do just that my boy ❤️That won't be a problem again:) aaand thankyouuu!! 😊❤️

[@supernova7848]

I thought it was 2 people talking . I liked the effect of 2 different voices tho!

[@egoodchild]

Nice work. I enjoyed this and got something out of it. The quote at the start is profound. Thanks!

[@RealRayu]

Glad you liked it bud 😁

[@egoodchild]

@@RealRayu NP. Btw typo around 1m in, "INHABITIONS" rather than "INHIBITIONS" :)

[@RealRayu]

@@egoodchild oops I missed that 😂 I Need to work on titles preferably when I'm not half asleep 😂😂

[@egoodchild]

@@RealRayu we all do it!

[@ajinkyapatil1267]

You have a beautiful voice brother, and I loved this essay, came from Reddit, it was worth it!

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou so much bro I'm happy you enjoyed it! 😊❤️

[@ajjalloh9794]

this video made me realize a lot. thank you🖤

[@RealRayu]

the pleasure is all mine and more importantly thank you for watching

[@theslyne2076]

Hey its me(same name) from reddit.... As I said, love it. Looks like it took a lot of time and effort. Trying to Tommy my own life...as well as I can. Keep doing great things you academic monster.

[@RealRayu]

❤️❤️❤️

[@vinayanilpatil2304]

wonderful. completely mesmerising

[@irajakosalem9646]

What a great edit! As well as the content 🖤👏 Keep it up!

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou so much! Will try my best! 🖤😊

[@aryankamble3965]

The video wich I need the most thanks . this make me speechless

[@camilakurbanova3393]

This video is so underrated❤️❤️❤️

[@TheJizzrard]

Amazing video mate can't wait to see more from you 👍

[@RealRayu]

🥰❤️

[@thelewis2898]

Beautiful essay.

[@lauramurphy7065]

To regret one’s own experiences is to arrest one’s own development. To deny one’s own experiences is to put a lie into the lips of one’s own life. It is no less than a denial of the soul. Oscar Wilde, De Profundis

[@FBI-wc9ok]

Amazing video bro 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Fraktur44]

This video is blooding great. Keep going !

[@Lylantz]

Outstanding content. Very enthralling ✨

[@RealRayu]

Help me make more videos by supporting me on Patreon!😊❤️ www.patreon.com/TheRayu If you enjoyed the video be sure to like, comment your thoughts and subscribe for more videos and above all thankyou for watching!! I really appreciate your time ❤️❤️❤️

[@mrjackelbox4418]

I always saw it this way there is no hope for me but there is hope for others

[@uchihablair2573]

Till this day I struggle to understand what you mean in the end. “Life is a deception, that has the potential to create real emotion. A lie that creates a truth…. But the greatest tragedy of all was making the world believe you existed in the first place” Idk why I never asked and for a while I couldn’t find the video again. But after an hour of searching, I’ve stumbled on this masterpiece again 😂 I would appreciate it if you could further explain.

[@RealRayu]

Hello my friend! It's sweet that you tried to find my video again that made my heart melt 😅 As for my writing...The last passage summarises Thomas Shelby as a character. "Life is a deception that has the potential to create real emotion" A lot of people nowadays tend to live their lives trying to please others but when one becomes self aware it comes with negative and positive side effects. "A lie that creates a truth" in becoming self aware you then sometimes have to be someone you're not in order to get ahead in the world. In a way you have to hide your true self. The "Lie" then becomes the "truth" to the outside world. In peaky blinders we rarely ever see Tommy be his true self, We don't see him smile nor does he show a wide range of emotions but the few times that he does he's surrounded by the comfort of his family or when he is talking to himself. This is because showing your true intentions and or chatacter can be a sign of weakness. Villains in all forms of story telling use this to their advantage for example the green goblin using MJ as a bargaining tool to get revenge on Spider-Man. The same way in the real world sometimes you don't know who you can trust. That's why as people we often tend to be stand offish at times. "The greatest tragedy of all was making the world believe you existed in the first place" It's a great shame that Tommy has to live a life of seclusion...Internally speaking. We as the audience think we know him but we really don't. It's all an act. The character known as "Thomas Shelby" is not the same man who used to smile and laugh all the time pre world war 1. I believe he is still in there somewhere hidden deep within himself but we will never see that side of him and I think thats the real tragedy of the story. Having to essentially kill a part of yourself to keep those around you safe. We think we know the man but realistically speaking we haven't even scratched the surface. I hope this helps my dude :D

[@Nostalgic_reminders]

I feel this, because I’ve seen it work irl. You have to sacrifice the real you to project strength, it’s left to you personally to decide if it’s worth it

[@franpineda8334]

Woooow. What a great video Rayu. You have a new suscriber. Greetings from Spain ! :)

[@RealRayu]

Gracias mi hermano

[@onelove3159]

“ The greatest tragedy was making the world believe you existed in the first place” I see how you did the first scene of the video the the same as the end. That part was the saddest thing I’ve heard. I don’t want to make the same mistake as tommy, so I’m keep on this mask. Im A facade. But I’m Resolved of pain & weakness. Like you said, the cost of being human is to not be at human at all

[@jerrickdrew8178]

What a damn video. Respect brother, respect.

[@Vanatica535]

this. is. art.

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou! That is very kind of you to say ❤️

[@Vanatica535]

@@RealRayu i just finished watching the show and this video doubled down on how i felt about the show. keep going forward cutie. 💕

[@RealRayu]

@@Vanatica535 I'm really happy you had a great time watching the show! it's one of my favorites. I would also recommend a show called 'Top Boy' it's really good! Once again thankyou very much for the support I really appreciate it! I hope you enjoy future videos :D

[@rikzo7919]

Excellent video what’s the name of the song that follows the lion king section. When talking about grace.

[@RealRayu]

thank you my friend! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the video :D As for the song it is called Where is my mind by the pixies but I used a piano version I hope this helps and also thank you for watching

[@siktaroychowdhury1675]

One of the best video i have fucking ever seen brother....I cant even explain what masterpiece it is I just saw....love you man..keep it up

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou bro that really means alot I will try my best! ❤️

[@tineeshao]

I can listen to you all day. Good video!! - that panda from reddit. 😅

[@RealRayu]

N'awww that's real sweet! 😊 And Thankyouu!!! The coolest panda in town you mean😎😂

[@bonaventure12345]

You are a Pleaky Blinder now boii 🙌

[@gloomfordoom3986]

Great Video.

[@SrbOrthodox]

This is the single most beautiful video i have ever watched

[@RealRayu]

You are so kind thank you so much!! I am truly grateful ❤️

[@SrbOrthodox]

@@RealRayu I just watched the video about icarus, and i want to ask, or rather demand, that you never stop with this type of videos

[@RealRayu]

Thank you you're so sweet :D I am working on a couple videos at the moment one of which being a audiobook and a few film video essays Is there anything in particular that you would like me to write/create a video about? :)

[@SrbOrthodox]

@@RealRayu Well, personally I would like to see a video on "all the bright places" (book or movie), but I would much rather watched a videos you are passionate about, because those are the videos that hit the hardest :D

[@RealRayu]

@@SrbOrthodox I'm sorry for the late reply but I want to thank you for the suggestion I will definitely watch the film and I'll try to get my hands on the book too (I've been looking for a new book to read haha) and hopefully I will be able to write an essay and make a video for you!

[@boldgalaxy8832]

Can someone give me the link to the background piano music please?

[@HeresWhyItsCool]

Found you from the ID10T cork board on reddit, thoroughly enjoyed this. Make More!!!

[@RealRayu]

I WILL!! 😊❤️ and thankyou so much my kind sir 😁

[@kuelebaran1158]

I love your videos so much, please make tony soprano's philosophy, it would be great 👍

[@RealRayu]

Thankyou my friend! I will be sure to make a note of that I appreciate the suggestion! :D The Soprano's is a wonderful show!

[@AhsenJabbar]

Loved this!

[@livnorium4207]

Awesome work!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯