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Where to watch
Not available in Canada
Streaming in 2 other countries
The Century of the Self isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Ireland, United Kingdom. Streaming rights are licensed per country.
Seasons & Episodes
E1
E2The Engineering of Consent
E3There Is a Policeman Inside All Our Heads. He Must Be Destroyed
E4Eight People Sipping Wine in Kettering
Cast
AC
Adam Curtis
Narrator
AB
Anne Bernays
Self
MB
Martin Bergmann
Self
RR
Robert Reich
Self
EB
Edward L. Bernays
Self (archive footage)
SF
Sigmund Freud
Self (archive footage)
AF
Anna Freud
Self (archive footage)
WR
Wilhelm Reich
Self (archive footage)
TB
Tony Blair
Self (archive footage)
MT
Margaret Thatcher
Self (archive footage)
BC
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
RR
Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)
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1995 · 7.1
Modern Times: The Way of All Flesh
1997 · 6.0
"Oh Dear"-ism II & Non-Linear War
2014 · 7.2
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2010 · 6.0
MK Ultra
2020 · 10.0
The Rise of “Oh Dear”-ism
2009 · 8.0
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The Century of the Self — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams The Century of the Self?
The Century of the Self isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in United Kingdom and Ireland. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.
Is The Century of the Self on Netflix?
No, The Century of the Self is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.
Is The Century of the Self on Amazon Prime Video?
No, The Century of the Self isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.
Where can I watch The Century of the Self for free?
The Century of the Self isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.
How many seasons are in The Century of the Self?
The Century of the Self has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2002.
Are all episodes of The Century of the Self out yet?
Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Century of the Self are out and available to stream.
Is there a Season 2 of The Century of the Self?
No — The Century of the Self ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.
