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The Last Detective

7.820034 seasonsC8TV SeriesCrimeDrama

"Dangerous" Davies always gets the cases no one else wants, and no one notices when he eventually succeeds. But his old-fashioned decency and dogged determination have won him legions of loyal fans.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Once Upon a Time on the Westway
May 3, 2007
E2
Dangerous' Liaisons
May 10, 2007
E3
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Willesden
May 17, 2007
E4
The Man from Montevideo
May 24, 2007
E5
Dead Peasant's Society
May 31, 2007

Cast

PDPeter Davison
Peter Davison
Detective Constable 'Dangerous' Davies
SHSean Hughes
Sean Hughes
Mod Lewis
RSRob Spendlove
Rob Spendlove
DI Aspinall
VRVineeta Rishi
Vineeta Rishi
WPC Kapoor
EAEmma Amos
Emma Amos
Julie Davies
CDCharles De'Ath
Charles De'Ath
DS Pimlott
BGBilly Geraghty
Billy Geraghty
DC Darren Barrett

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The Last Detective — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Last Detective?

The Last Detective is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Crave and BritBox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Last Detective on Netflix?

No, The Last Detective is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Crave.

Is The Last Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Last Detective is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Last Detective for free?

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

How many seasons are in The Last Detective?

The Last Detective has 4 seasons in total (17 episodes). The series concluded in 2007.

Are all episodes of The Last Detective out yet?

Yes — all 17 episodes across 4 seasons of The Last Detective are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of The Last Detective?

No — The Last Detective ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.