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Ripper Street

2012 – 2016Show5 seasons36 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic728.1Rotten Tomatoes94%90%

A tense, intriguing drama series about crime and history, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S4E7 "Edmund Reid Did This" 9.1

Episodes

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Victorian Crime Procedural
  • Gritty Historical Drama
  • Atmospheric Mystery
  • Complex Character Study
  • Social Realism
  • Darker Than Sherlock Holmes
  • Period Piece Authenticity
  • Psychological Thriller Elements
  • Whitechapel Setting

Cast

24 of 222 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Andy Wilson, Anthony Byrne, Tom Shankland
Written by
Richard Warlow, Toby Finlay, Rachel Bennette
Produced by
Stephen Smallwood

Everyone

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Facts

December 30, 2012 · October 12, 2016 · Ended

First aired
December 30, 2012
Last aired
October 12, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
Ireland, United Kingdom
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

The Fellowship Has Ended, Bottle Episode, A Day in the Limelight +9

  • The Fellowship Has Ended
  • Bottle Episode
  • A Day in the Limelight
  • Team Power Walk
  • Knight Templar Big Brother
  • I Need a Freaking Drink
  • Showdown at High Noon
  • Determinator
  • Your Approval Fills Me with Shame
  • Wham Line
  • Good Cop/Bad Cop
  • Hooker with a Heart of Gold

12 of 111 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Ripper Street?"

Questions about Ripper Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ripper Street?

fuboTVPeacockBritboxHooplaBritBoxFawesomePeacock Premium+

In the United States, Ripper Street streams on fuboTV, Peacock, Britbox, and BritBox, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Ripper Street worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 72).

How long does it take to watch Ripper Street?

36 h

About 36 hours: 36 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2016.

What tropes does Ripper Street use?

The Fellowship Has EndedBottle EpisodeA Day in the LimelightTeam Power WalkKnight Templar Big BrotherI Need a Freaking DrinkShowdown at High NoonDeterminatorYour Approval Fills Me with ShameWham LineGood Cop/Bad CopHooker with a Heart of Goldand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including The Fellowship Has Ended, Bottle Episode, and A Day in the Limelight.