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Instinct

6.920182 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesCrimeDrama

Dr. Dylan Reinhart, a gifted author, university professor and former CIA operative is lured back to his old life by tenacious top NYPD Detective Lizzie Needham. Though Dylan and Lizzie initially clash, when it comes to catching killers, they make an ideal team.

ProducersKristin Bernstein·Bill Robinson

Where to watch

HuluHuluU-NEXTU-NEXT
Availability shown for Japan · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Stay Gold
Jun 30, 2019 9.0
E2
Broken Record
Jul 7, 2019 9.0
E3
Finders Keepers
Jul 14, 2019 9.0
E4
Big Splash
Jul 21, 2019
E5
Ancient History
Jul 28, 2019 9.0
E6
One-of-a-Kind
Aug 4, 2019 9.0
E7
After Hours
Aug 11, 2019 9.0
E8
Go Figure
Aug 11, 2019 9.0
E9
Manhunt
Aug 18, 2019 9.0
E10
Trust Issues
Aug 18, 2019
E11
Grey Matter
Aug 25, 2019 9.0

Cast

Alan Cumming
Alan Cumming
Dylan Reinhart
Bojana Novaković
Bojana Novaković
Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Needham
Daniel Ings
Daniel Ings
Andy
Naveen Andrews
Naveen Andrews
Julian Cousins
Sharon Leal
Sharon Leal
Jasmine Gooden

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Instinct — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Instinct?

Instinct is streaming on Hulu and U-NEXT in Japan. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Instinct on Netflix?

No, Instinct is not on Netflix in Japan as of August 2026. It's currently on Hulu and U-NEXT.

Is Instinct on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Instinct isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Japan right now. It's on Hulu and U-NEXT instead.

Where can I watch Instinct for free?

Instinct is available on Hulu and U-NEXT in Japan, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Instinct?

Instinct has 2 seasons in total (24 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of Instinct out yet?

Yes — all 24 episodes across 2 seasons of Instinct are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of Instinct?

No — Instinct ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.

Is Instinct based on a book?

Yes — Instinct is based on a book or novel.