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The Governor

7.519952 seasonsTV SeriesCrimeDrama

Maximum security prison Barfield has recently nearly been destroyed by a riot. Helen Hewitt, the first woman put in charge of the prison, is determined to clean up the place despite being greeted with open hostility.

DirectorEma Edosio
WritersYinka Ogun·Debo Oluwatuminu

Where to watch

BritBox Amazon ChannelBritBox Amazon ChannelAcornTV Amazon ChannelAcornTV Amazon ChannelAcorn TV Apple TVAcorn TV Apple TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Governor II: Episode 1
Mar 23, 1996
E2
The Governor II: Episode 2
Mar 30, 1996
E3
The Governor II: Episode 3
Apr 6, 1996
E4
The Governor II: Episode 4
Apr 13, 1996
E5
The Governor II: Episode 5
Apr 20, 1996
E6
The Governor II: Episode 6
Apr 27, 1996

Cast · Directed by Ema Edosio

Janet McTeer
Janet McTeer
Helen Hewitt
Derek Martin
Derek Martin
Gary Marshall
David J. Nicholls
David J. Nicholls
'Jumbo' Jackson
Jake Abraham
Jake Abraham
Brian Samora
Craig Charles
Craig Charles
Eugene Buffy

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The Governor — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Governor?

The Governor is streaming on BritBox, AcornTV and Acorn TV Apple TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Governor on Netflix?

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

Is The Governor on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Governor for free?

The Governor is available on BritBox and AcornTV in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Governor?

The Governor has 2 seasons in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 1996.

Are all episodes of The Governor out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 2 seasons of The Governor are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Governor?

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