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A Confession

7.120191 seasonTV-14TV SeriesCrimeDrama

The story of how Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher deliberately breached police procedure and protocol to catch a killer, a decision that ultimately cost him his career and reputation.

DirectorPaul Andrew Williams
WriterJeff Pope
ProducersJeff Pope·Tom Dunbar

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 2, 2019 7.5
E2
Episode 2
Sep 9, 2019 8.0
E3
Episode 3
Sep 16, 2019 8.0
E4
Episode 4
Sep 23, 2019 8.0
E5
Episode 5
Sep 30, 2019 8.0
E6
Episode 6
Oct 7, 2019 8.0

Cast · Directed by Paul Andrew Williams

MFMartin Freeman
Martin Freeman
Steve Fulcher
SFSiobhan Finneran
Siobhan Finneran
Elaine Pickford
ISImelda Staunton
Imelda Staunton
Karen Edwards
PWPeter Wight
Peter Wight
Charlie Edwards
DRDerek Riddell
Derek Riddell
Pete
OAOwain Arthur
Owain Arthur
DI Sean Memory
JDJake Davies
Jake Davies
Liam O'Callaghan
JD
Jessica D'Arcy
Lora O'Callaghan
IPIan Puleston-Davies
Ian Puleston-Davies
Mick O'Callaghan
KAKate Ashfield
Kate Ashfield
Yvonne Fulcher
JAJoe Absolom
Joe Absolom
Christopher Halliwell
DBDaniel Betts
Daniel Betts
Mike Veale

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A Confession — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Confession?

A Confession is streaming on Britbox 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 A Confession on Netflix?

No, A Confession is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Britbox and BritBox.

Is A Confession on Amazon Prime Video?

A Confession isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch A Confession for free?

A Confession is available on Britbox and BritBox in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in A Confession?

A Confession has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of A Confession out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of A Confession are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of A Confession?

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

Is A Confession based on a true story?

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