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Troubles

9.019881 seasonTV SeriesDramaComedy

In 1919, Major Brendan Archer arrives in Ireland to reunite with his fiancée, Angela Spencer. Unfortunately, the family home, The Majestic Hotel, is a decaying shadow of its former self, as is Angela. Puzzled by the changes, Archer's…

DirectorChristopher Morahan
WriterCharles Sturridge
ProducersBarry Blackmore·Nick Elliott

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Troubles isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
May 1, 1988
E2
Episode 2
May 8, 1988

Cast · Directed by Christopher Morahan

ICIan Charleson
Ian Charleson
Major Brendan Archer
IRIan Richardson
Ian Richardson
Edward Spencer
EGEmer Gillespie
Emer Gillespie
Sarah Devlin
SBSean Bean
Sean Bean
Captain Bolton
SHSusannah Harker
Susannah Harker
Angela Spencer
JQ
Jane Quarmby
Charity Spencer
SQ
Sarah Quarmby
Faith Spencer
BMBreffni McKenna
Breffni McKenna
Ripon Spencer
JEJames Ellis
James Ellis
Murphy
JSJonathan Scott-Taylor
Jonathan Scott-Taylor
Berry
JFJerome Flynn
Jerome Flynn
Matthews
SMStella McCusker
Stella McCusker
Mrs O'Neill

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Troubles — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Troubles?

Troubles isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Troubles on Netflix?

No, Troubles is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Troubles on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Troubles isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Troubles for free?

Troubles isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Troubles?

Troubles has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 1988.

Are all episodes of Troubles out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of Troubles are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Troubles?

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

Is Troubles based on a book?

Yes — Troubles is based on a book or novel.