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Close to the Enemy

5.120161 seasonTV SeriesWar & PoliticsDrama

A British intelligence officer has to ensure that a captured German scientist helps the British develop jet aircraft.

DirectorStephen Poliakoff
WriterStephen Poliakoff
ProducersStephen Poliakoff·Suzan Harrison

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 10, 2016 3.2
E2
Episode 2
Nov 17, 2016 5.0
E3
Episode 3
Nov 24, 2016 5.0
E4
Episode 4
Dec 1, 2016 5.5
E5
Episode 5
Dec 8, 2016 4.5
E6
Episode 6
Dec 15, 2016 4.0
E7
Episode 7
Dec 22, 2016 6.0

Cast · Directed by Stephen Poliakoff

JSJim Sturgess
Jim Sturgess
Callum Ferguson
LW
Lucy Ward
Lotte Koehler
CRCharlotte Riley
Charlotte Riley
Rachel Lombard
ABAngela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Eva
PFPhoebe Fox
Phoebe Fox
Kathy Griffiths
ADAugust Diehl
August Diehl
Dieter Koehler
FHFreddie Highmore
Freddie Highmore
Victor Ferguson
AMAlfred Molina
Alfred Molina
Harold Lindsay-Jones
SASebastian Armesto
Sebastian Armesto
Alex Lombard
AAAlfie Allen
Alfie Allen
Ringwood
JBJulian Bleach
Julian Bleach
Geoffrey Salter
RGRobert Glenister
Robert Glenister
Brigadier Wainwright

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Close to the Enemy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Close to the Enemy?

Close to the Enemy is streaming on AcornTV, Acorn TV and Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Close to the Enemy on Netflix?

No, Close to the Enemy is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on AcornTV and Acorn TV.

Is Close to the Enemy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Close to the Enemy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on AcornTV and Acorn TV instead.

Where can I watch Close to the Enemy for free?

Close to the Enemy is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

How many seasons are in Close to the Enemy?

Close to the Enemy has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of Close to the Enemy out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of Close to the Enemy are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Close to the Enemy?

No — Close to the Enemy ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.