The episode was praised for its visual effects, managed by the studio BlueBolt , and for maintaining its signature gritty, historical atmosphere while expanding the scope of the narrative.
The episode opens with the long-awaited wedding of Tommy Shelby and Grace Burgess . The celebration highlights the tension between the Shelbys and Grace’s family, who are members of the British military.
Tommy meets with a Russian contact, Anton Kaledin, during the wedding reception.
Michael Gray continues his rise within the family business, appearing more like a legitimate businessman than a street soldier.
Aired in May 2016, this episode serves as the grand opening of Season 3, shifting the Shelby family’s operations into a more high-stakes, international arena.
The festive atmosphere is quickly undercut by business. Tommy is pulled into a dangerous web of international intrigue involving Russian refugees . Key Plot Points: