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Unspeakable

6.320191 seasonTV SeriesDrama

In the early 1980s, AIDS emerged and quickly became an epidemic. Those responsible for public safety failed. People were kept in the dark, afraid to speak out. Ignorance, arrogance, politics and economics all lead to betrayal, to cover-up,…

ProducersRobert C. Cooper·Glenn Cockburn

Where to watch

CBC GemCBC Gem
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Emergence (1982 – 1983)
Jan 9, 2019
E2
Contraction (1983 - 1984)
Jan 16, 2019
E3
Heat-Treatment (1984 - 1985)
Jan 23, 2019
E4
Unsafe (1985 - 1988)
Jan 30, 2019
E5
Compensation (1988 - 1993)
Feb 6, 2019
E6
Krever (1993 - 1996)
Feb 13, 2019
E7
Intent (1997 - 2005)
Feb 20, 2019
E8
Apologies (2005 - 2015)
Feb 27, 2019

Cast

CSCamille Sullivan
Camille Sullivan
Alice Landry
MSMichael Shanks
Michael Shanks
Will Sanders
SCSarah Wayne Callies
Sarah Wayne Callies
Margaret Sanders
SDShawn Doyle
Shawn Doyle
Ben Landry
DLDavid James Lewis
David James Lewis
Lawrence Hartley
CCCaroline Cave
Caroline Cave
Ann O'Malley

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Unspeakable — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Unspeakable?

Unspeakable is streaming on CBC Gem in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Unspeakable on Netflix?

No, Unspeakable is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on CBC Gem.

Is Unspeakable on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Unspeakable isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on CBC Gem instead.

Where can I watch Unspeakable for free?

Unspeakable is available to stream free (with ads) on CBC Gem in Canada.

How many seasons are in Unspeakable?

Unspeakable has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of Unspeakable out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of Unspeakable are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Unspeakable?

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

Is Unspeakable based on a true story?

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