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Series · 2012 – 2016 · Drama

Ripper Street

The law for the lawless.

★7.4 2012 – 2016 5 Seasons Richard Warlow TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

5 seasons · 36 episodes

I Need Light

Episode 01

I Need Light

Dec 30, 2012 · 52 min

When a woman is found murdered, Chief Inspector Abberline believes Jack the Ripper has returned.

In My Protection

Episode 02

In My Protection

Jan 6, 2013 · 52 min

A toymaker is beaten to death, and a possible culprit refuses to deny the charge.

The King Came Calling

Episode 03

The King Came Calling

Jan 13, 2013 · 52 min

Deliberate contamination is suspected in a sudden cholera outbreak . Emily's search for a charity patron proves difficult.

The Good of This City

Episode 04

The Good of This City

Jan 20, 2013 · 52 min

The brutal clearing of a local slum for the underground railway reveals an almost indecipherable murder scene and an unreliable slum girl witness. Lucy Eames, beautiful and disturbed, is the unlikely key to a Byzantine web of conspiracy.

The Weight of One Man's Heart

Episode 05

The Weight of One Man's Heart

Jan 27, 2013 · 52 min

A string of brilliantly masterminded robberies keeps Reid and his team busy and leads to a blast from the past for Drake when he is confronted by his former army colonel. As the net closes in on the robbers, the sergeant finds his loyalties put to the test.

Tournament of Shadows

Episode 06

Tournament of Shadows

Feb 3, 2013 · 52 min

As the dock strike of August '89 takes hold of the city, the killing of a Jewish anarchist leads Reid and the team into the heartless chicanery of the British government's fight against distant empires and global terrorism.

A Man of My Company

Episode 07

A Man of My Company

Feb 17, 2013 · 52 min

International haulage tycoon TP Swift arrives in town to acquire an ailing shipping line, accompanied by a team of private detectives, who proceed to cut a violent swathe through the borough on a mission of vengeance. As Reid focuses on the murder of an engine inventor, Jackson and Susan's past comes back to haunt them, bringing their future in Whitechapel - and their very lives - into question.

What Use Our Work?

Episode 08

What Use Our Work?

Feb 24, 2013 · 52 min

Reid is adrift, his team in pieces and Leman Street shaken to its foundations following recent events. A kidnapping offers him cause to assemble his men and tackle the white slavery ring operating in their midst. But Reid is gripped by a growing obsession that this leads back to the terrible secret from his own past.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.4 /10

based on 204 votes

Synopsis

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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Cast

5 principal cast

Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

Edmund Reid

Adam Rothenberg

Adam Rothenberg

Homer Jackson

MyAnna Buring

MyAnna Buring

Long Susan Hart

Charlene McKenna

Charlene McKenna

Rose Erskine

Matthew Lewis

Matthew Lewis

Samuel Drummond

Where to watch Ripper Street

Ripper Street is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Richard Warlow has 5 seasons and 36 total episodes, rated 7.4/10 by 204 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Ripper Street have?

Ripper Street has 5 seasons with 36 episodes in total.

Is Ripper Street still on the air?

Ripper Street has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Ripper Street?

Ripper Street airs on BBC One, Prime Video.

When did Ripper Street first air?

Ripper Street first aired on December 30, 2012.

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