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The Brief

7.020042 seasonsNRTV SeriesDrama

Henry Farmer is a clever minded criminal practice attorney whose every day is a juggling act between surviving his messy personal life and pleading cases only he can win. Whether he's trying to keep an innocent person from going to jail or…

Where to watch

AcornTV Amazon Channel

AcornTV Amazon Channel

Acorn TV

Acorn TV Apple TV

Acorn TV Apple TV

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1

Blame

Oct 6, 2005

E2

Lack of Affect

Oct 13, 2005

E3

Forever on the Mind

Oct 21, 2005

E4

The Architect's Wife

Oct 28, 2005

Cast

Alan Davies

Cherie Lunghi

Christopher Fulford

Christopher Fulford

Linda Bassett

Edward Petherbridge

Edward Petherbridge

Zara Turner

Jennifer Ellison

Jennifer Ellison

Robert Whitelock

Robert Whitelock

Frank Mills

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The Brief — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Brief?

The Brief is streaming on AcornTV, Acorn TV and Acorn TV Apple TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Brief on Netflix?

No, The Brief is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on AcornTV and Acorn TV.

Is The Brief on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Brief isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on AcornTV and Acorn TV instead.

Where can I watch The Brief for free?

The Brief is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.

How many seasons are in The Brief?

The Brief has 2 seasons in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2005.

Are all episodes of The Brief out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 2 seasons of The Brief are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Brief?

No — The Brief ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.