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The Replacement

6.520171 seasonMTV SeriesDrama

A woman who goes on maternity leave becomes increasingly paranoid about the motives of the person covering for her.

DirectorJoe Ahearne
WriterJoe Ahearne
ProducersNicole Cauverien·Joe Ahearne

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Feb 28, 2017
E2
Episode 2
Mar 7, 2017
E3
Episode 3
Mar 14, 2017

Cast · Directed by Joe Ahearne

MCMorven Christie
Morven Christie
Ellen Rooney
VMVicky McClure
Vicky McClure
Paula Reece
RRRichard Rankin
Richard Rankin
Ian Rooney
NMNeve McIntosh
Neve McIntosh
Kay Gillies
NCNavin Chowdhry
Navin Chowdhry
Keiran
KAKim Allan
Kim Allan
Lucy
GGGilly Gilchrist
Gilly Gilchrist
Vernon
SRSiobhan Redmond
Siobhan Redmond
Beth
SMSarah MacRae
Sarah MacRae
Rianne
CC
Caoimhe Clough
Zoe
EMEuan Macnaughton
Euan Macnaughton
DS Colin Lockheid
LM
Lexie McLean
Nina

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The Replacement — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Replacement?

The Replacement is streaming on BritBox and Britbox in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Replacement on Netflix?

No, The Replacement is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on BritBox and Britbox.

Is The Replacement on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Replacement isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on BritBox and Britbox instead.

Where can I watch The Replacement for free?

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

How many seasons are in The Replacement?

The Replacement has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of The Replacement out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of The Replacement are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Replacement?

No — The Replacement ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.