Dempsey and Makepeace (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1985, Dempsey and Makepeace is an action & adventure and drama series.
What it’s about. Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama made by London Weekend Television for ITV, created and produced by Ranald Graham. The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other on 18 November 1989. The series combined elements of previous series such as the mis-matching of British and American crime-fighters from different classes as seen in The Persuaders! and the action of The Professionals.
Who’s in it. Dempsey and Makepeace stars Michael Brandon as James Dempsey, Glynis Barber as Harriet Makepeace, Tony Osoba as Det. Sgt. Chas Jarvis and Ray Smith as Spikings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Dempsey and Makepeace has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dempsey and Makepeace page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dempsey and Makepeace tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dempsey and Makepeace (1985)?
- In GB, Dempsey and Makepeace is available to stream on ITVX Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dempsey and Makepeace worth watching?
- Dempsey and Makepeace holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dempsey and Makepeace?
- Dempsey and Makepeace stars Michael Brandon, Glynis Barber, Tony Osoba, Ray Smith and Lee Montague.
- When was Dempsey and Makepeace released?
- Dempsey and Makepeace was released in 1985.