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The Rainbow

3.819881 season18+TV SeriesDrama

Ursula Brangwen is the beautiful, naive daughter of a wealthy country squire, one of five children living in the Nottinghamshire mining heartland at the turn of the century. From wide-eyed sixteen-year-old to fully grown woman, the drama…

DirectorStuart Burge
WriterAnne Devlin
ProducerChris Parr

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Ghosts
Dec 4, 1988
E2
The Widening Circle
Dec 11, 1988
E3
The Darkness of Paradise
Dec 18, 1988

Cast · Directed by Stuart Burge

ISImogen Stubbs
Imogen Stubbs
Ursula Brangwen
CHClare Holman
Clare Holman
Gudrun Brangwen
MWMartin Wenner
Martin Wenner
Anton Skrebensky
CT
Colin Tarrant
Will Brangwen
TBTom Bell
Tom Bell
Old Tom Brangwen
KBKate Buffery
Kate Buffery
Winifred Inger
SR
Suzy Roper
Theresa Brangwen
ECEmma Chambers
Emma Chambers
Margaret
SCSarah Crowden
Sarah Crowden
Catherine Phillips
JGJane Gurnett
Jane Gurnett
Anna Brangwen

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The Rainbow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Rainbow?

The Rainbow is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Rainbow on Netflix?

No, The Rainbow is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.

Is The Rainbow on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Rainbow is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Rainbow for free?

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

How many seasons are in The Rainbow?

The Rainbow has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 1988.

Are all episodes of The Rainbow out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of The Rainbow are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Rainbow?

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

Is The Rainbow based on a book?

Yes — The Rainbow is based on a book or novel.