Tommy Shelby’s son Charlie did not die in the show; he’s still alive, but his story is left somewhat off-screen by the end of Peaky Blinders. The confusion mostly comes from fan speculation and plot theories, especially around season 5 and 6.

What happened to Charlie

Charlie Shelby is Tommy and Grace’s son, and later the stepchild of Lizzie. In the series’ later timeline, he is still part of Tommy’s family, but the show gives him very little direct screen time.

Why people think something happened

A lot of the buzz came from fan discussions after trailer scenes and story developments made people worry he might be in danger. Those were theories, not confirmed plot points.

Current status

Based on the available series information, Charlie is alive, and later coverage of the franchise still identifies him as Tommy Shelby’s son. He is not reported as dead in the canon sources surfaced here.

TL;DR: Charlie Shelby is alive; the “what happened” talk mostly comes from fan speculation, not an actual confirmed death in the series.