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five by five

20171 seasonTV SeriesDrama

In London, a city of millions, teenager Ash is lost. He wants to be the big man, but reality doesn’t quite deliver. A chance encounter leads him to make a dangerous decision, starting a chain reaction that plays out across these five connected short films.

DirectorKate Herron
WritersCat Jones·Namsi Khan
ProducersDean Byfield·Idris Elba

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Ash
Mar 27, 2017
E2
Chloe
Mar 27, 2017
E3
Lucas
Mar 27, 2017
E4
Janine
Mar 27, 2017
E5
Michael
Mar 27, 2017

Cast · Directed by Kate Herron

Idris Elba
Idris Elba
Alpha Ash
Michael Ajao
Michael Ajao
Little Ash
Cleo Sylvestre
Cleo Sylvestre
Connie
Jasmine Jobson
Jasmine Jobson
Jigga
Sydney Craven
Sydney Craven
Toni
Georgina Campbell
Georgina Campbell
Chloe
Ben Tavassoli
Ben Tavassoli
Lucas
Nina Yndis
Nina Yndis
Jules
Ruth Madeley
Ruth Madeley
Janine
Taurean Steele
Taurean Steele
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Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Michael
Mawaan Rizwan
Mawaan Rizwan
Alex

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five by five — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams five by five?

five by five is streaming on Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is five by five on Netflix?

No, five by five is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. It's currently on Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream.

Is five by five on Amazon Prime Video?

No, five by five isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream instead.

Where can I watch five by five for free?

five by five is available on Curiosity Stream and CuriosityStream in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in five by five?

five by five has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of five by five out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of five by five are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of five by five?

No — five by five ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.