TV series
In 1960s Britain, an upstanding detective takes on a dangerous world
Crime drama set in the 1960s about an old-school detective trying to come to terms with a time when the lines between the police and criminals have become blurred.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Inspector George Gently 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.
Crime drama set in the 1960s about an old-school detective trying to come to terms with a time when the lines between the police and criminals have become blurred.
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Episode 1
Investigating the murder of an old man in his dilapidated mansion, Gently and Bacchus discover a world which is beyond their comprehension.
Written by Peter FlanneryGuest stars Paul Copley, Jill Halfpenny
Episode 2
Gently and Bacchus investigate the murder of a young woman whose body is found in a local church. They discover that the girl was a 'Fox', a waitress working at the first hostess club in Newcastle.
Written by Peter FlanneryGuest stars Nichola Burley
Episode 3
When a young woman is raped and murdered, Gently and Bacchus are thrown into a world of racial intolerance, sexual jealousy and turf warfare.
Written by Peter Flannery
Episode 4
When a body is found in a local mill, Gently and Bacchus go on to uncover a web of local corruption, blackmail, fraud and robbery.
Directed by Ciarán DonnellyWritten by Mick FordGuest stars Tim McInnerny
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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