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State of Play

7.520031 season14+TV SeriesMysteryDramaCrime

The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business.

ProducerHilary Bevan Jones

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
May 18, 2003 7.5
E2
Episode 2
May 25, 2003 7.8
E3
Episode 3
Jun 1, 2003 7.8
E4
Episode 4
Jun 8, 2003 7.2
E5
Episode 5
Jun 15, 2003 7.5
E6
Episode 6
Jun 22, 2003 8.0

Cast

BNBill Nighy
Bill Nighy
Cameron Foster
DMDavid Morrissey
David Morrissey
Stephen Collins
KMKelly Macdonald
Kelly Macdonald
Della Smith
JSJohn Simm
John Simm
Cal McAffrey
PWPolly Walker
Polly Walker
Anne Collins
PGPhilip Glenister
Philip Glenister
DCI William Bell
JMJames McAvoy
James McAvoy
Dan Foster
MFMichael Feast
Michael Feast
Andrew Wilson
ABAmelia Bullmore
Amelia Bullmore
Helen Preger
MWMarc Warren
Marc Warren
Dominic Foy
RSRebekah Staton
Rebekah Staton
Liz
BWBenedict Wong
Benedict Wong
Pete Cheng

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State of Play — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams State of Play?

State of Play 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 State of Play on Netflix?

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

Is State of Play on Amazon Prime Video?

No, State of Play isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch State of Play for free?

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

How many seasons are in State of Play?

State of Play has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2003.

Are all episodes of State of Play out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of State of Play are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of State of Play?

No — State of Play ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.