Ripper Street (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2012, Ripper Street is a drama, mystery and crime series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ripper Street stars Matthew Macfadyen as Edmund Reid, Adam Rothenberg as Homer Jackson, MyAnna Buring as Long Susan Hart and Charlene McKenna as Rose Erskine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Ripper Street has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ripper Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ripper Street tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ripper Street (2012)?
- In US, Ripper Street is available to stream on fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ripper Street worth watching?
- Ripper Street holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ripper Street?
- Ripper Street stars Matthew Macfadyen, Adam Rothenberg, MyAnna Buring, Charlene McKenna and Amanda Hale.
- When was Ripper Street released?
- Ripper Street was released in 2012.