Steven Knight

Chief Inspector Campbell meets with Winston Churchill to discuss the recovery of stolen government weapons and the brutal methods required.

Ada Shelby and Freddie Thorne meet secretly to discuss their forbidden romance and the growing danger from both the law and Ada's brothers.

Maria Callas and JFK share a private, sharp-witted exchange about their public burdens and the infidelities of Aristotle Onassis.

A patriotic lawyer attempts to recruit a reclusive Bobby Fischer to represent America and defeat the Soviet chess masters.

The Shelby family gathers to discuss a new threat: a ruthless Chief Inspector arriving from Belfast to clean up Birmingham. Thomas subtly usurps his brother Arthur's leadership by providing intelligence on the inspector's history, leading to a sharp confrontation with Aunt Polly over family secrets and gender dynamics.

Earl, a veteran newsman, reflects on the polarized state of modern journalism and the loss of objective truth. He expresses a cynical nostalgia for the era of Walter Cronkite while attempting to convince Jerome to stay committed to their struggling publication.

In a Paris hospital, a dying Aristotle Onassis and Maria Callas share a final, bittersweet conversation about their past, pride, and the afterlife.

Maria reunites with her sister Yakinthi to discuss her declining health, traumatic childhood memories, and the haunting cost of her musical legacy.

Semyon confronts Anna in a hospital ward, using a facade of paternal grief to manipulate her into handing over a compromising diary.

After reading a horrific diary entry, a family argues over how to handle a dangerous threat from the Russian mafia.

Aristotle Onassis boldly attempts to seduce opera singer Maria Callas at a party, challenging her marriage and inviting her onto his yacht.

Thomas Shelby prepares to execute his friend and fellow war veteran Danny Whizz-Bang to settle a blood feud with an Italian gang. As Danny reflects on his trauma from the Great War and makes final requests for his family, Thomas offers a moment of mercy and brotherhood before the fatal shot.

Anna questions Nikolai about a deceased girl while he deflects her suspicions with cryptic warnings about the dangers of his world.

Chief Inspector Campbell delivers a scathing and intimidating speech to a room of corrupt police officers. He condemns their moral failings and bribery while outlining his mission to eradicate the gangs, communists, and IRA threats in Birmingham.

Chief Inspector Campbell delivers a blistering, fire-and-brimstone speech to a room of corrupt police officers. He condemns their complicity with local gangs and introduces a new, ruthless reinforcement squad to purge the city of crime and political subversion.

Undercover agent Grace meets with Inspector Campbell to report her findings on the Shelby family and the missing government weapons.

Maria Callas reflects on her fading voice and past trauma while Jeffrey encourages her to reclaim her power through singing rather than hiding.

Lombardy attempts to comfort Bobby Fischer before a big match, but Bobby reveals his deteriorating mental state and obsession with silence.

Polly confronts Thomas in a church about a secret he is keeping regarding the factory. Thomas reveals that his men accidentally stole a massive shipment of government weapons intended for Libya, placing the family in extreme danger from the authorities.