Tommy has come a long way since fixing horse racing in season 1. His character arc propels him to either salvation or fall (both of which can go through death) in season 6 – the approach from the end of the WWII series, which began with Tommy’s return from France, another World War. The growing trauma of these experiences is now pushing Tommy to the brink.

Over the show’s eight years, actor Cillian Murphy went on to appear in dozens of film roles. His next movie Oppenheimer will be his sixth collaboration with director Christopher Nolan and his first starring role in a Nolan film.

Introduced as Tommy’s angry (and stupid) older brother, Arthur Shelby has undergone perhaps the most extreme transformations of any character on the show, going from hot-headed to hot-headed to hot-headed/hot-headed hot-headed.

Actor Paul Anderson continues to turn in an absolutely spectacular performance. He also appeared in episodes of The prince and Boy Top.

Throughout the series, Ada has been a continuous victim, both of Shelby’s own criminality and of plot convenience. Her first husband, communist Freddie Thorne, died of the plague in season 2, leaving her child fatherless. Her latest boyfriend, a British intelligence officer, was killed by a car bomb last season, leaving her soon-to-be second child also fatherless. This season, Ada shines as the most capable Shelby.

Sophie Rundle also currently stars in Mr Jack.

It’s not until Season 4 that Finn gets a real seat at the Shelby crime table; he is finally ready after the death of his older brother John. Since then, Finn has been something of a side character, until he accidentally drops Shelby’s plan to kill Oswald Mosley. But with the pervasive interfamily drama brought on by Michael, this season may prove more important for the younger Shelby.

Harry Kirton is still a young actor, so look for him in other projects in the years to come.

First introduced in Season 2 as Polly’s long-lost son – not as a Birmingham underworld gambler – Michael has recently become Corleone. His lust for power put him in direct opposition to Tommy and will drive much of the family drama in Season 6.

Finn Cole simultaneously starred in Animal Kingdom. He was also in F9: the fast saga Last year.

At first, Lizzie was to marry John. She has since married Tommy and become something of a disgruntled employee of the gang – Tommy increasingly losing his grip. In Season 6, we expect Lizzie to once again play the role of whisperer Tommy, keeping the family together.

You might recognize O’Keeffe from lately as Intergalactic and The wheel of time.

Like Strong, Johnny Dogs has always been a bit…there. He’s been with Tommy since season 1, helping to smooth relations with the Lee family.

Packy Lee (Lee, the actor) has appeared in quite a few Netflix hits, including the witcher and The Frankenstein Chronicles.

Birmingham Jewish Crime Syndicate leader Alfie has been Tommy’s nemesis every season, coming back from the dead for Season 5. With a common enemy in Mosley, however, it seems likely the two will continue this alliance in the new season.

Tom Hardy will return for Season 6 and will likely put on another electrifying Tom Hardy performance. The man never fails to deliver.

We don’t see Charlie too much during the season, although he remains a mainstay of the Birmingham crime scene, having served generations of Shelbys.

Dennehy returns in season 6 for one last time. Foreign fans will recognize it immediately.

Jeremiah fought with Tommy during the war and has been a continued ally in each season, even if those actions call into question his role as a street preacher. Benjamin Zephaniah returns for season 6. He is best known for woozy but wrote and appeared in other projects.