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The Moorside

6.720171 seasonTV SeriesDrama

In February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews is reported missing. A frantic search quickly becomes a murder inquiry. Led by Julie Bushby, the community rallies around Shannon's grief-stricken mother Karen, determined to find her…

DirectorPaul Whittington
WriterNeil McKay
ProducersKen Horn·Jeff Pope

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Feb 7, 2017
E2
Episode 2
Feb 14, 2017 8.0

Cast · Directed by Paul Whittington

SSSheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith
Julie Bushby
GWGemma Whelan
Gemma Whelan
Karen Matthews
SFSiobhan Finneran
Siobhan Finneran
DC Christine Freeman
SBSian Brooke
Sian Brooke
Natalie Brown
SOSteve Oram
Steve Oram
DC Alex Grummit
DADean Andrews
Dean Andrews
PC Steve 'Kinchie' Kinchin
KA
Kirsty Armstrong
Stacey Bushby
CB
Catherine Breeze
Alice Meehan
SC
Sally Carr
Sheryl
DCDarren Connolly
Darren Connolly
Neil Hyett
CRCody Ryan
Cody Ryan
Tiffany Bushby
MS
Macy Shackleton
Callie Brown

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The Moorside — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Moorside?

The Moorside is streaming on BritBox and Britbox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Moorside on Netflix?

No, The Moorside is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on BritBox and Britbox.

Is The Moorside on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Moorside for free?

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

How many seasons are in The Moorside?

The Moorside has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of The Moorside out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Moorside are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Moorside?

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

Is The Moorside based on a true story?

Yes — The Moorside is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).