TV series
A thrilling drama based on the novels by Peter Robinson. Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe star as the tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector Alan Banks and the feisty and headstrong Detective Sergeant Annie Cabbot.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
DCI Banks is available to stream on Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), and Hoopla in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
A thrilling drama based on the novels by Peter Robinson. Stephen Tompkinson and Andrea Lowe star as the tenacious and stubborn Chief Inspector Alan Banks and the feisty and headstrong Detective Sergeant Annie Cabbot.
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Episode 1
A young Estonian woman is found dead on a piece of waste-ground, suspected of being buried alive. As the team piece together her movements, they uncover a world of prostitution and drugs hidden behind a respectable veneer.
Directed by David RichardsWritten by Nicholas Hicks-BeachGuest stars Charlie Heaton, Badria Timimi, Holli Dempsey
Episode 2
The team are dismayed to discover that an arson attack at the Osgood's house has injured Michael and killed his autistic son Robbie.
Directed by David RichardsWritten by Nicholas Hicks-BeachGuest stars Charlie Heaton, Badria Timimi
Episode 3
A husband and daughter struggle to come to terms with their grief when the body of wife and mother Anaan Kamel is found washed up by an underground river.
Directed by Craig PicklesWritten by Nicholas Hicks-BeachGuest stars Badria Timimi
Episode 4
Geoff has become a marked man and Banks decides to put both him and his daughter Evie under watch at an anonymous hotel whilst he increases the search for Mullen.
Directed by Craig PicklesWritten by Nicholas Hicks-BeachGuest stars Ellie Rooney-West
Episode 5
When the body of an undergraduate is found dumped in a ravine, the investigation into his stabbing reveals he was far from being a model student.
Directed by Kenneth GlenaanWritten by Paul LogueGuest stars Badria Timimi
Episode 6
Helen works hard to win back Alan's approval as they try to find the killer and prevent Josh's father from seeking a revenge of his own.
Directed by Kenneth GlenaanWritten by Paul Logue
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Stephen TompkinsonAlan Banks
Andrea LoweAnnie Cabbot
Caroline CatzHelen Morton
Jack DeamKen Blackstone
Samuel AndersonVince Grady
Lorraine BurroughsWinsome Jackman
Danny RahimTariq Lang
Charlie HeatonGary McCready
ITV1United Kingdom
Left Bank PicturesUnited Kingdom
