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Our Mutual Friend

7.819981 seasonTV SeriesDrama

After his father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune, John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and the threats on his life. He returns as John Rokesmith and becomes the secretary for the Boffins, who inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death.

DirectorJulian Farino
WriterSandy Welch
ProducersPhillippa Giles·Catherine Wearing

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Mar 9, 1998 9.0
E2
Episode 2
Mar 16, 1998 9.0
E3
Episode 3
Mar 23, 1998 9.0
E4
Episode 4
Mar 30, 1998 9.0

Cast · Directed by Julian Farino

SMSteven Mackintosh
Steven Mackintosh
John Harmon / John Rokesmith
AFAnna Friel
Anna Friel
Bella Harmon / Bella Wilfer
PVPeter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan
Nicodemus 'Noddy' Boffin
PFPam Ferris
Pam Ferris
Henrietta Boffin
KHKeeley Hawes
Keeley Hawes
Elizabeth 'Lexie' Hexam
DMDominic Mafham
Dominic Mafham
Mortimer Lightwood
PMPaul McGann
Paul McGann
Eugene Wrayburn
KCKenneth Cranham
Kenneth Cranham
Silas Wegg
TSTimothy Spall
Timothy Spall
Mr Venus
ACAnthony Calf
Anthony Calf
Alfred Lammle
DMDoon Mackichan
Doon Mackichan
Sophronia Lammle
DBDavid Bradley
David Bradley
Roger 'Rogue' Riderhood

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Our Mutual Friend — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Our Mutual Friend?

Our Mutual Friend is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and BritBox in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Our Mutual Friend on Netflix?

No, Our Mutual Friend is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium.

Is Our Mutual Friend on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Our Mutual Friend is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Our Mutual Friend for free?

Our Mutual Friend is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in Our Mutual Friend?

Our Mutual Friend has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 1998.

Are all episodes of Our Mutual Friend out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Our Mutual Friend are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Our Mutual Friend?

No — Our Mutual Friend ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Our Mutual Friend based on?

Our Mutual Friend is based on Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens.