Peaky Blinders is one of the most well-received British crime dramas. The series has several powerful antagonists, including Luca Changretta, Alfie Solomons, Chester Campbell, and Oswald Mosley. But which powerful antagonist faced the most inglorious death? It's none other than Luca Changretta (played by Adrien Brody), the Italian mafia boss.This character used planned brutality and cunning to terrorize the Shelby family. He almost ruined the entire family structure and killed John Shelby. However, his death was unexpectedly swift and humiliating. In contrast to a hero's death, Changretta was shot in the head by Arthur when beaten and defenseless after being betrayed by his own gang. Luca's dialogue in this series shook fans."My legacy will be written in the blood of our enemies and the strength of our family."Changretta's death in Peaky Blinders was among the series' most disappointing and dishonorable deaths of all. It seemed hurried and unworthy of a villain who had shown himself to be on a level with Tommy.Continue reading Luca's death plot and storyline.Death by his gang's betrayal View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTommy Shelby's smartest move against Luca Changretta was not a gunfight but a deal. In the closing chapter of their feud, Peaky Blinders revealed how quickly Changretta's grip on his men slipped away. Tommy reached out to powerful families in New York and even 'AI Capone' in Chicago. He promised them Luca's liquor business if they lured his gang members away.When Tommy offered better pay, they abandoned him without hesitation. His empire fell apart not through bravery or battle but through clever negotiation. For a villain who once looked unstoppable, this downfall felt sudden and almost humiliating, stripping away his fearsome image.Quick execution without honorLuca's death felt strangely small for such a feared antagonist. Arthur Shelby ended him with a single shot to the head while Tommy had already broken him down. The gang gave their most dangerous rival a fast and painless exit from the show.There was no drawn-out fight or dramatic last words. Luca did not face a worthy opponent or lose in a gang fight. He stood helplessly as Arthur pulled the trigger. For a mafia boss, who lived for revenge and family honor, this end lacked dignity. The series denied viewers the grand showdown that this character seemed to deserve.How does Luca's death differ as a powerful villain from others in Peaky Blinders?Polly has her revenge on Major Campbell | Image via NetflixUnlike other great Peaky Blinders villains, Changretta's death felt extremely different. Campbell's death in the season 2 finale at Polly's hands carried poetic justice and gave the story real meaning. Campbell was killed in revenge for raping Polly. A Reddit user said,"I love when Inspector Campbell snorts when he picks up the gun at the grave sight."Solomons survived his supposed end and kept his strange influence alive in later seasons. Oswald Mosley escaped Tommy's reach and remained untouchable. The escape heightened the show's tension. However, Luca was removed quickly and without ceremony. His death lacked the weight of Campbell's execution of the intrigue of Alfie and Mosley. For viewers, his exit felt abrupt and without an expected dramatic closure.Follow Soap Central and keep an eye on the Peaky Blinders update!