The Moorside (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, The Moorside is a drama series.
What it’s about. In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews is reported missing. A frantic search quickly becomes a murder inquiry. Led by Julie Bushby, the community rallies around Shannon's grief-stricken mother Karen, determined to find her daughter and show that, although she's from a poor background, Shannon's life is as important as any other. As hope fades and doubts about Karen arise, Shannon is found — with a man her mother knows. Who is this man, and what is his connection to Karen?
Who’s in it. The Moorside stars Sheridan Smith as Julie Bushby, Gemma Whelan as Karen Matthews, Siobhan Finneran as DC Christine Freeman and Sian Brooke as Natalie Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Moorside has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Moorside page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Moorside tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Moorside (2017)?
- In US, The Moorside is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Moorside worth watching?
- The Moorside holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Moorside?
- The Moorside stars Sheridan Smith, Gemma Whelan, Siobhan Finneran, Sian Brooke and Steve Oram.
- When was The Moorside released?
- The Moorside was released in 2017.