The Long Shadow (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2023, The Long Shadow is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Dramatizing one of the most infamously notorious and shocking serial killer cases in the world, the hunt for Peter Sutcliffe, commonly dubbed the Yorkshire Ripper, between October 1975 and January 1981, South Yorkshire police undertook the biggest manhunt in British criminal history. The search for Sutcliffe lasted five years, involved over a thousand officers and changed the way the British police worked forever.
Who’s in it. The Long Shadow stars Michael McElhatton as CC Ronald Gregory, Jack Deam as DI Les Hanley, Lee Ingleby as DCS Jim Hobson and Kris Hitchen as DC John Nunn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Long Shadow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Long Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Long Shadow tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Long Shadow (2023)?
- In US, The Long Shadow is available to stream on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Long Shadow worth watching?
- The Long Shadow holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Long Shadow?
- The Long Shadow stars Michael McElhatton, Jack Deam, Lee Ingleby, Kris Hitchen and Ben Cartwright.
- When was The Long Shadow released?
- The Long Shadow was released in 2023.