STEVE marks Cillian Murphy’s latest leap into the shadows — and it’s exactly the kind of role where he thrives. Dropping on Netflix October 3, this gritty new drama trades the smoky streets of Peaky Blinders for an even harsher, more treacherous world, and Murphy commands every frame with the quiet intensity that has become his signature.
The film follows Steve, a man navigating the thin, dangerous line between loyalty and survival. Betrayal lurks around every corner, and as his world closes in, the stakes rise until every decision feels like a life-or-death gamble. Murphy doesn’t just play Steve — he inhabits him, capturing a mix of vulnerability, calculation, and raw, volatile energy.
Visually, the film leans into its darkness, with moody cinematography and sharp, claustrophobic framing that mirrors the tightening noose around the character’s life. The score pulses in sync with Steve’s unraveling, keeping your nerves taut from start to finish.
What sets STEVE apart isn’t just the tension — it’s the humanity beneath it. The script gives Murphy room to explore moral gray areas, making you question where your sympathies truly lie. One moment, Steve feels like a hero on the brink of redemption; the next, he’s a man you’re not sure you can trust.
If you thought Tommy Shelby was dangerous, wait until you meet Steve. This is Murphy in top form — magnetic, unpredictable, and utterly gripping.
