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Defending the Guilty

7.220181 seasonTV SeriesComedy

Will Packham is an idealistic pupil barrister - or idealistic for now. Can Will hold onto his principles and prove he has what it takes?

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CBC GemCBC Gem
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Pilot
Sep 19, 2018
E2
Episode 2
Sep 24, 2019
E3
Episode 3
Oct 1, 2019
E4
Episode 4
Oct 8, 2019
E5
Episode 5
Oct 15, 2019
E6
Episode 6
Oct 22, 2019

Cast

GKGwyneth Keyworth
Gwyneth Keyworth
Danielle
PPPrasanna Puwanarajah
Prasanna Puwanarajah
Ashley
HCHugh Coles
Hugh Coles
Liam
KPKatherine Parkinson
Katherine Parkinson
Caroline
WSWill Sharpe
Will Sharpe
Will

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Defending the Guilty — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Defending the Guilty?

Defending the Guilty is streaming on CBC Gem in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Defending the Guilty on Netflix?

No, Defending the Guilty is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on CBC Gem.

Is Defending the Guilty on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Defending the Guilty isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on CBC Gem instead.

Where can I watch Defending the Guilty for free?

Defending the Guilty is available to stream free (with ads) on CBC Gem in Canada.

How many seasons are in Defending the Guilty?

Defending the Guilty has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of Defending the Guilty out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Defending the Guilty are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Defending the Guilty?

No — Defending the Guilty ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Defending the Guilty based on a true story?

Yes — Defending the Guilty is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).