TV series
A murder beyond belief.
A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder that seems to be connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.
See where to watchStreaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Under the Banner of Heaven is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder that seems to be connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.
Cast, crew and production details
Andrew GarfieldDetective Jeb Pyre
Sam WorthingtonRon Lafferty
Daisy Edgar-JonesBrenda Lafferty
Denise GoughDianna Lafferty
Wyatt RussellDan Lafferty
Billy HowleAllen Lafferty
Chloe PirrieMatilda Lafferty
Seth NumrichRobin Lafferty
HuluUnited States
Imagine Television StudiosUnited States
Aggregate FilmsUnited States
FX ProductionsUnited StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
Detectives Jeb Pyre and Bill Taba investigate the brutal, sinister murders of an LDS woman, Brenda Wright Lafferty and her baby daughter in Utah’s typically serene Salt Lake Valley in 1984.
Directed by David MackenzieWritten by Dustin Lance BlackGuest stars Ty Loupelle, Christopher Heyerdahl, Sandra Seacat, Darren Goldstein, Andrew Burnap, Tyner Rushing, Michelle Wienecke, Rohan Mead
Where to watch Under the Banner of Heaven
Episode 2
With a lead suspect in custody, the investigation uncovers more ominous questions than answers as the hidden history of the once admired Lafferty family is exposed.
Directed by David MackenzieWritten by Dustin Lance BlackGuest stars Christopher Heyerdahl, Darren Goldstein, Andrew Burnap, Tyner Rushing, Michelle Wienecke, Britt Irvin, Jerod Blake, Alba Evora Weiler
Where to watch Under the Banner of Heaven
Episode 3
The ongoing investigation leads Pyre and Taba into untrod woods where they unearth information that challenges Pyre's own faith, and draw more Laffertys into suspicion and custody.
Directed by Courtney HuntWritten by Emer Gillespie, Dustin Lance Black, Dustin Lance Black
Where to watch Under the Banner of Heaven
Episode 4
The investigation intensifies after Pyre uncovers details of the Lafferty family's fundamentalist beliefs, sparking a search for missing Lafferty brothers, Ron and Dan, and putting Pyre at odds with his own church leaders.
Directed by Courtney HuntWritten by Gina WelchGuest stars Wil Thompson, Paul Wood
Where to watch Under the Banner of Heaven
Episode 5
With evidence now pointing squarely toward fundamentalist Mormonism, Pyre turns to LDS Church leaders for guidance but is met with roadblocks. Undeterred, he discovers a list of names Brenda's killers plan to murder next.
Directed by Dustin Lance BlackWritten by Brandon BoyceGuest stars Paul Wood
Where to watch Under the Banner of Heaven
Episode 6
New details emerge about Brenda's attempt to reckon with some of the Lafferty family's most extreme members and beliefs, as Pyre and Taba hunt for those who killed Brenda before they can kill again.
Directed by Isabel SandovalWritten by Gina WelchGuest stars Jerod Blake, Sebastian Greaves, Fionn Laird, Lorette Clow, Shane Ghostkeeper, Sarah Haggeman, Julia Van Dam, Megan Reneau
Where to watch Under the Banner of Heaven
Episode 7
As the details of the murders become clear, Pyre and Taba embark on an interstate manhunt, hoping to catch the killers before they complete their list of those to be "blood atoned."
Directed by Thomas SchlammeWritten by Dustin Lance Black, Brandon BoyceGuest stars Tiffany Helm
Where to watch Under the Banner of HeavenEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
More shows like Under the Banner of Heaven.
