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The Day of the Triffids

6.519811 seasonTV SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy

After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.

DirectorKen Hannam
WriterDouglas Livingstone
ProducerDavid Maloney

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 3 other countries

The Day of the Triffids isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Australia, Guernsey, United Kingdom. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 10, 1981 8.0
E2
Episode 2
Sep 17, 1981 6.5
E3
Episode 3
Sep 24, 1981 7.0
E4
Episode 4
Oct 1, 1981 7.0
E5
Episode 5
Oct 8, 1981 7.0
E6
Episode 6
Oct 15, 1981 6.5

Cast · Directed by Ken Hannam

JDJohn Duttine
John Duttine
Bill Masen
EREmma Relph
Emma Relph
Jo Payton
MCMaurice Colbourne
Maurice Colbourne
Jack Coker

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The Day of the Triffids — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Day of the Triffids?

The Day of the Triffids isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Australia, United Kingdom and Guernsey. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Day of the Triffids on Netflix?

No, The Day of the Triffids is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Day of the Triffids on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Day of the Triffids isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Day of the Triffids for free?

The Day of the Triffids isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Day of the Triffids?

The Day of the Triffids has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 1981.

Are all episodes of The Day of the Triffids out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Day of the Triffids are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Day of the Triffids?

No — The Day of the Triffids ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is The Day of the Triffids based on?

The Day of the Triffids is based on The Day of the Triffids.