The Ghost Squad (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 2005, The Ghost Squad is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. The Ghost Squad was a 2005 British crime drama series produced by Company Pictures, for Channel 4. The show was created by Tom Grieves. Inspired by the real life "Ghost Squad" that existed between 1994 and 1998, secretly investigating police corruption, the premise of the series is that the squad continued to operate in secret after officially being shut down. It starred Elaine Cassidy as a police constable recruited into the squad and Jonas Armstrong as her handler. The show was cancelled after a single seven episode series.
Who’s in it. The Ghost Squad stars Elaine Cassidy as Amy Harris, Jonas Armstrong as Pete Maitland, Emma Fielding as Carole McKay and Jonny Phillips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Ghost Squad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ghost Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ghost Squad tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ghost Squad (2005)?
- In GB, The Ghost Squad is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ghost Squad worth watching?
- The Ghost Squad holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ghost Squad?
- The Ghost Squad stars Elaine Cassidy, Jonas Armstrong, Emma Fielding, Jonny Phillips and Cal MacAninch.
- When was The Ghost Squad released?
- The Ghost Squad was released in 2005.