'Peaky Blinders' Season 5: Finn and Michael need to show Thomas they're capable of carrying the Shelby legacy

A time might come when Thomas will have to leave his throne in the peaky blinder community to his upcoming generation. So who will that be?
UPDATED MAR 15, 2019

Every dynasty needs a rightful heir who will not only defend the throne from the invaders but will carry on its legacy. When it comes to BBC One's 'Peaky Blinders', at the moment, there are only two heirs to the Shelby throne- the youngest Shelby brother, Finn (Harry Kirton), and the matriarch Polly Grey's (Helen McCrory) only surviving son, Michael (Finn Cole). While the boys don't really interact much on the show, and share very little screen time together, each in his own way has contributed to the family business. 

While Season 5 will see Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy) take up his second throne as the President of the Communist party and a Member of the Parliament, a time might come when Thomas will have to leave his throne in the peaky blinder community to his upcoming generation. We are not yet considering his two sons since both are basically toddlers, but if anything is to happen to Thomas while he fights with the Fascists from Glasgow, Finn and Michael might be next in line to lead the peaky blinders. However, before we jump into any conclusion, let's take a look at how the boys have done so far:

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