Viewers of Peaky Blinders have been left with a sense of curiosity regarding the noticeable absence of a major character from the Netflix film adaptation.

The film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has maintained its position at the top of the Netflix rankings after its recent global release on the streaming platform.

Many individuals have watched the film adaptation and have posed numerous questions about the original Peaky Blinders BBC series, as well as the absence of certain characters in The Immortal Man, including Lizzie Shelby, played by Natasha O’Keeffe, Arthur Shelby, played by Paul Anderson, and Finn Shelby, played by Harry Kirton.

Another significant figure missing from the movie is Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, leaving fans to wonder about the circumstances surrounding her tragic demise.

This section provides an examination of the events that led to the tragic conclusion of the Shelby matriarch, affectionately known as Aunt Polly.

Aunt Polly met a tragic end in the television series Peaky Blinders, as depicted in the image provided by the BBC.

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WARNING: This article contains spoilers from both the Peaky Blinders television series and the film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

Polly was killed off-screen in the television series Peaky Blinders, with the event occurring between seasons five and six.

Her death was a result of an assassination by the IRA, which was carried out in retaliation for Tommy Shelby's attempted killing of Oswald Moseley, played by Sam Claflin.

Following her death, her body was sent to Tommy's mansion, where he ultimately broke down due to the overwhelming guilt he felt regarding her demise.

The first episode of season six featured her funeral, which was conducted in accordance with Romani traditions, where she was cremated in a caravan accompanied by her belongings and a portrait of herself.

The death of Aunt Polly was incorporated into the show after the actress Helen McCrory passed away in 2021 at the age of 52 due to cancer.

Aunt Polly was a significant figure in the television series Peaky Blinders, as seen in the image provided by the BBC.

Oscar winner Cillian Murphy paid tribute to Helen McCrory, the star of the Harry Potter film series, in a touching article published in the Guardian at the time of her passing.

In the article, Murphy wrote about the complex relationship between his character, Tommy, and Aunt Polly, stating: 'On Peaky Blinders, I think the key relationship was always between my character, Tommy, and her character, Polly. It was complex.'

Murphy further described their relationship, saying: 'She was his aunt, but sometimes his mother and sometimes his sister. At times, they were almost a husband and wife team.'

Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, also paid tribute to Helen McCrory, saying: 'Helen was one of the great actors of her generation. She was so powerful and controlled, and this is so sad.'

The film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man paid tribute to the missing characters, including Aunt Polly, as Tommy was laid to rest in his own flaming caravan, surrounded by photographs of his loved ones.

The film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is currently available for streaming on Netflix.

The television series Peaky Blinders and the film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man have captivated audiences with their intricate storylines and complex characters, leaving viewers to ponder the fates of their favorite characters.