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Ridley

6.220222 seasonsTV SeriesMysteryDramaCrime

Retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former protégée, Carol Farman, needs help cracking a complex murder case.

ProducersPaul Matthew Thompson·Jonathan Fisher

Where to watch

BritBoxBritBoxBritbox Apple TV Channel Britbox Apple TV Channel BritBox Amazon ChannelBritBox Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A Sleeping Tiger
Aug 10, 2025 10.0
E2
The Hollow Tree
Aug 17, 2025 10.0
E3
Fool for Love
Aug 24, 2025 8.0
E4
The Memory Jar
Aug 25, 2025 8.0

Cast

ADAdrian Dunbar
Adrian Dunbar
DI Alex Ridley
BWBronagh Waugh
Bronagh Waugh
DI Carol Farman
TMTerence Maynard
Terence Maynard
DCI Paul Goodwin
GBGeorge Bukhari
George Bukhari
DC Darren Lakhan
JGJulie Graham
Julie Graham
Annie Marling
GGGeorgie Glen
Georgie Glen
Dr. Wendy Newstone
BLBhavna Limbachia
Bhavna Limbachia
Geri Farman
TATareq Al-Jeddal
Tareq Al-Jeddal
Jack Farman

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Ridley — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ridley?

Ridley is streaming on BritBox and Britbox Apple TV Channel in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fetch TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ridley on Netflix?

No, Ridley is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. It's currently on BritBox and Britbox Apple TV Channel.

Is Ridley on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ridley isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on BritBox and Britbox Apple TV Channel instead.

Where can I watch Ridley for free?

Ridley is available on BritBox and Britbox Apple TV Channel in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Ridley?

Ridley has 2 seasons in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2025.

Are all episodes of Ridley out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 2 seasons of Ridley are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of Ridley?

No — Ridley ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.

Is Ridley based on a book?

Yes — Ridley is based on a book or novel.