TV series
The law for the lawless.
A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper's legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric of their city. At the drama's heart our detectives try to bring a little light into the dark world they inhabit.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Ripper Street is available to stream on Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), Peacock, Peacock Premium, Fubo, Fawesome, and Hoopla in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper's legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric of their city. At the drama's heart our detectives try to bring a little light into the dark world they inhabit.
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Episode 1
Reid must return to Whitechapel to covertly re-investigate a case made by Drake and Jackson.
Directed by Kieron HawkesWritten by Richard WarlowGuest stars Barbara Adair, Ian Gelder, Justin Avoth, Andrew Brooke, Isaac O'Sullivan, Derek Riddell, Clare Foster, Karl O'Neill
Episode 2
Reid struggles to adapt on his first day back at H Division under Drake’s command.
Directed by Luke WatsonWritten by Richard Warlow, Rachel BennetteGuest stars Sonya Cassidy, Jamie Ballard, Charley Palmer Rothwell, Jon Øigarden, Billy Seymour, Daragh Kearney, Robert Donnelly, Luke Andrew Feeney
Episode 3
Jackson feels the heat when a double murder throws light upon his recent illicit activities.
Directed by Luke WatsonWritten by Richard Warlow, Justin YoungGuest stars Julia Rosnowska, Ed Hughes, Paul Ready, Dylan Smith, Emelia Devlin, Janice Byrne, David Threlfall, Anna Koval
Episode 4
When a footballer is brutally murdered, a key suspect is a man close to Drake's heart.
Directed by Luke WatsonWritten by Richard Warlow, Matt DelargyGuest stars Owen Teale, Rob Compton, Jack McEvoy, Jake Mann, David Warner, Lucy Cohu, David Threlfall, Anna Koval
Episode 5
Drake's life unravels as he questions whether he sent an innocent man to the gallows.
Directed by Anthony ByrneWritten by Richard WarlowGuest stars Jack McEvoy, Diego Lopez, Ofek Kadosh, Jake Mann, David Warner, Lucy Cohu, David Threlfall, Anna Koval
Episode 6
The walls close in on Reid as a secret from his past threatens to destroy his future in Whitechapel.
Directed by Anthony ByrneWritten by Richard WarlowGuest stars David Wilmot, Lynn Rafferty, Finnion Duff Lennon, Clodagh Kane, Annabell Rickerby, Lucy Cohu, David Threlfall, Brandon Maher
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Matthew MacfadyenEdmund Reid
Adam RothenbergHomer Jackson
MyAnna BuringLong Susan Hart
Charlene McKennaRose Erskine
Amanda HaleEmily Reid
Jonathan BarnwellDick Hobbs
Leanne BestJane Cobden
David WilmotDonald Artherton
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