TV series
As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Foyle's War is available to stream on Acorn TV, Acorn TV (Via Amazon Prime), DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, and Hoopla in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.
Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.
Episode 1
June 1945. Tracking an escaped Russian POW at the behest of British intelligence, Foyle becomes involved in a murder investigation conducted by his former subordinate, DI Paul Milner. The situation threatens not only their already strained relationship, but also Foyle's life.
Directed by Stuart OrmeGuest stars Polly Maberly, Sam Marks, Marek Oravec, Rob Heanley, Giles Taylor, Tim Pigott-Smith, Tom Goodman-Hill, Valerie Minifie
Episode 2
July 1945. While African American GIs wait for transport home, racial tensions run high at the army base in Hastings - particularly when a black American serviceman becomes romantically involved with a white local woman. Then a series of nighttime holdups adds to the town's concerns and leaves Foyle puzzled.
Directed by David RichardsWritten by David KaneGuest stars John Sharian, Obi Abili, Gary Carr, Nick Dunning, Joseph Long, Adam James, Andrew Hawkins, Max Brown
Episode 3
August 1945. Foyle probes the mysterious motives of James Devereaux, a former POW and member of the British Free Corps, who refuses to defend himself against treason charges. Meanwhile, Milner investigates the murder of a young woman rooming with the Devereaux family's housekeeper.
Directed by Stuart OrmeGuest stars Anthony Howell, Joseph Kloska, Max Brown, Andrew Scott, Richard Goulding, Tim van Eyken, Richard Braine, Rupert Frazer
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Michael KitchenDCS Foyle
Honeysuckle WeeksSamantha Stewart
Anthony HowellPaul Milner
Anthony FlanaganPoliceman 2
Michael SimkinsHugh Reid
Michael JaystonAC Henry Parkins
Mali HarriesJane Milner
Richard SymsVicar
ITV1United Kingdom
Greenlit ProductionsFinland
Icon ProductionsUnited States
