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SS-GB

2017TV-MA1 season6.1 / 10

Adapted from Len Deighton’s 1978 alternate history novel. A British detective investigates a murder in German-occupied Britain during World War II.

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Synopsis

Adapted from Len Deighton’s 1978 alternate history novel. A British detective investigates a murder in German-occupied Britain during World War II.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Episode 1

1h6.3 / 10

It is 1941 and the Germans have won the Battle of Britain. Detective Douglas Archer finds himself working under the brutal SS in occupied London. Archer investigates the murder of a black marketeer. When the glamorous US journalist Barbara Barga is spotted at the scene of the crime, Archer's gut feeling that this crime is far bigger than it would at first seem is confirmed, and he soon finds himself embroiled in a deadly plot.

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Guest stars Kit Connor, David Reed

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Episode 2

Episode 2

1h5.5 / 10

An unexpected meeting with Himmler and Huth's boss, Professor Springer, underlines to Archer why the SS so desperately needs to track down the elusive Dr John Spode. When Archer finds himself unwillingly dragged into the resistance's plans, Huth endeavors to swing Archer's allegiance to the SS cause. Whose side will Archer choose?

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Guest stars Kit Connor

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Episode 3

Episode 3

1h8.0 / 10

Finding the missing atomic bomb documents becomes Archer's main priority as he frantically tries to track down the elusive Dr John Spode. Still a target for the Resistance, Archer faces a fatal tussle on the underground and a deadly explosion at Highgate Cemetery.

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Guest stars Kevin Hudson

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Episode 4

Episode 4

1h8.0 / 10

With the army imposing martial law and a rounding-up of Resistance members, Archer faces life-changing decisions. Barbara's surprise proposal could provide a safe haven for Archer and his son, but can he really trust her with the country's most sought-after possession? Despite being caught in the middle of a battle between Kellermann and Huth, will Archer finally agree to help free the King?

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Guest stars Kit Connor

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Episode 5

Episode 5

1h7.5 / 10finale

Archer and Harry attempt to drive the king out of London, but things do not go to plan and Sylvia becomes an unlikely ally. Following a rough interrogation with a badly shaken Barbara Barga, Kellermann is hot on Archer's heels.

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Guest stars Michael Baral

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Episode information updated Nov 14, 2026

More about SS-GB

Cast

Sam RileyDouglas Archer
Kate BosworthBarbara Barga
Rainer BockFritz Kellermann
Aneurin BarnardPC Jimmy Dunn
Christina ColeMrs Sheenan
Maeve DermodySylvia
Lars EidingerDr Oskar Huth
James CosmoHarry Woods

Credits

Created by
Len Deighton, Robert Wade, Neal Purvis
Written by
Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, Len Deighton

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Miniseries
Episodes
5
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • BBC OneUnited Kingdom
  • Sid Gentle FilmsUnited Kingdom
  • BBCUnited Kingdom

Themes

alternate historybritaindetectivemurdernaziresistanceworld war ii