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Occupation

20091 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDramaWar & Politics

A powerful, affecting drama that spans the five years following the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Follow the lives of three soldiers and friends as they deal with the war in Iraq and life back home.

DirectorNick Murphy
WriterPeter Bowker
ProducersLaurie Borg·Derek Wax

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jun 16, 2009
E2
Episode 2
Jun 17, 2009
E3
Episode 3
Jun 18, 2009

Cast · Directed by Nick Murphy

JNJames Nesbitt
James Nesbitt
Mike Swift
SGStephen Graham
Stephen Graham
Danny Ferguson
WBWarren Brown
Warren Brown
Lee Hibbs
LALubna Azabal
Lubna Azabal
Aliya Nabil
NANonso Anozie
Nonso Anozie
Erik Lester
MDMonica Dolan
Monica Dolan
Nicky Swift
EIEmmanuel Ighodaro
Emmanuel Ighodaro
Bruno

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Occupation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Occupation?

Occupation isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Occupation on Netflix?

No, Occupation is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Occupation on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Occupation isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Occupation for free?

Occupation isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in Occupation?

Occupation has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2009.

Are all episodes of Occupation out yet?

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

Is there a Season 2 of Occupation?

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