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The Long Call

6.220211 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDrama

Detective Matthew Venn returns to the small North Devon community he grew up in with his husband and begins investigating a murder whilst coming to terms with his own traumatic past, having been excommunicated by his family and the church community they lived in.

DirectorLee Haven Jones
WriterKelly Jones

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Oct 25, 2021 5.0
E2
Episode 2
Oct 26, 2021 6.8
E3
Episode 3
Oct 27, 2021 7.2
E4
Episode 4
Oct 28, 2021 6.8

Cast · Directed by Lee Haven Jones

Ben Aldridge
Ben Aldridge
DI Matthew Venn
Pearl Mackie
Pearl Mackie
DS Jen Rafferty
Juliet Stevenson
Juliet Stevenson
Dorothy Venn
Martin Shaw
Martin Shaw
Dennis Stephenson
Anita Dobson
Anita Dobson
Grace Stephenson
Dylan Edwards
Dylan Edwards
DC Ross Pritchard
Iona Anderson
Iona Anderson
Rosa Shapland
Grant Crookes
Grant Crookes
Grant Crookes
Siobhán Cullen
Siobhán Cullen
Caroline Reasley
Aoife Hinds
Aoife Hinds
Gaby Chadwell
Luke Ireland
Luke Ireland
Simon Walden
Steve Walsh
Steve Walsh
Steve Brethern

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The Long Call — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Long Call?

The Long Call is streaming on BritBox and Britbox Apple TV Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Long Call on Netflix?

No, The Long Call is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on BritBox and Britbox Apple TV Channel.

Is The Long Call on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Long Call isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on BritBox and Britbox Apple TV Channel instead.

Where can I watch The Long Call for free?

The Long Call is available on BritBox and Britbox Apple TV Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Long Call?

The Long Call has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2021.

Are all episodes of The Long Call out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Long Call are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Long Call?

No — The Long Call ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Long Call based on a book?

Yes — The Long Call is based on a book or novel.