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Cardinal

6.920174 seasonsTV-MATV SeriesCrimeDrama

Detective John Cardinal attempts to uncover the mystery of what happened to the missing 13-year-old girl whose body is discovered in the shaft-head of an abandoned mine. At the same time, he comes under investigation by his new partner, Lise Delorme, a tough investigator in her own right.

ProducersSarah Dodd·Randy Lennox

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoHuluHuluCinefil Wow Plus Amazon ChannelCinefil Wow Plus Amazon ChannelFOD Channel Amazon ChannelFOD Channel Amazon ChannelAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsFODFOD
Availability shown for Japan · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Robert
Apr 6, 2020 5.5
E2
Adele
Apr 13, 2020 8.0
E3
Barry
Apr 20, 2020 8.5
E4
Neil
Apr 27, 2020 8.7
E5
Scott
May 4, 2020 8.5
E6
John & Lise
May 11, 2020 8.5

Cast

Billy Campbell
Billy Campbell
John Cardinal
Karine Vanasse
Karine Vanasse
Lise Delorme

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Cardinal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cardinal?

Cardinal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Cinefil Wow Plus in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Cardinal on Netflix?

No, Cardinal is not on Netflix in Japan as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.

Is Cardinal on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Cardinal is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Japan as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Cardinal for free?

Cardinal is available on Amazon Prime Video and Hulu in Japan, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Cardinal?

Cardinal has 4 seasons in total (24 episodes). The series concluded in 2020.

Are all episodes of Cardinal out yet?

Yes — all 24 episodes across 4 seasons of Cardinal are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 5 of Cardinal?

No — Cardinal ended after 4 seasons, so there is no Season 5.

Is Cardinal based on a book?

Yes — Cardinal is based on a book or novel.