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For the Term of His Natural Life

6.519831 seasonTV SeriesAction & AdventureDramaCrime

In 1830s England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Diemen's Land where he suffers under the enmity of Lt. Frere while falling in love with Sylvia, the Warden's…

DirectorRob Stewart
WritersWilton Schiller·Patricia Payne
ProducersWilton Schiller·Patricia Payne

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

For the Term of His Natural Life isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
May 23, 1983
E2
Episode 2
May 24, 1983
E3
Episode 3
May 25, 1983

Cast · Directed by Rob Stewart

CFColin Friels
Colin Friels
Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes
APAnthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins
Reverend James North
PMPatrick Macnee
Patrick Macnee
Major Vickers
SESamantha Eggar
Samantha Eggar
Mrs. Vickers
DCDiane Cilento
Diane Cilento
Lady Elinor Devine
RMRod Mullinar
Rod Mullinar
Lieutenant Maurice Frere
RCRobert Coleby
Robert Coleby
John Rex
SLSusan Lyons
Susan Lyons
Sarah
PSPenelope Stewart
Penelope Stewart
Sylvia Vickers
WSWendy Strehlow
Wendy Strehlow
Jenny

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Is For the Term of His Natural Life on Netflix?

No, For the Term of His Natural Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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How many seasons are in For the Term of His Natural Life?

For the Term of His Natural Life has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 1983.

Are all episodes of For the Term of His Natural Life out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of For the Term of His Natural Life are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of For the Term of His Natural Life?

No — For the Term of His Natural Life ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is For the Term of His Natural Life based on a book?

Yes — For the Term of His Natural Life is based on a book or novel.