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Brief Encounters

6.720161 seasonTV SeriesDrama

In the early 1980s the lives of four ordinary women, their husbands, mothers, families and community are turned around when they become Ann Summers party plan saleswomen.

DirectorJill Robertson

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jul 4, 2016 8.0
E2
Episode 2
Jul 11, 2016 9.0
E3
Episode 3
Jul 18, 2016
E4
Episode 4
Jul 25, 2016 10.0
E5
Episode 5
Aug 1, 2016 10.0
E6
Episode 6
Aug 8, 2016 10.0

Cast · Directed by Jill Robertson

Sophie Rundle
Sophie Rundle
Steph
Angela Griffin
Angela Griffin
Nita
Sharon Rooney
Sharon Rooney
Dawn
Penelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton
Pauline
Peter Wight
Peter Wight
Brian
Karl Davies
Karl Davies
Terry
Don Gilet
Don Gilet
Kieran
Will Merrick
Will Merrick
Russell
Ben Bailey Smith
Ben Bailey Smith
Johnny
Felicity Montagu
Felicity Montagu
Steph's Mum
Gina Bramhill
Gina Bramhill
Lisa
Pippa Haywood
Pippa Haywood
Bunny

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Brief Encounters — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Brief Encounters?

Brief Encounters is streaming on YouTube TV and Spectrum On Demand in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Brief Encounters on Netflix?

No, Brief Encounters is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV and Spectrum On Demand.

Is Brief Encounters on Amazon Prime Video?

Brief Encounters 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 Brief Encounters for free?

Brief Encounters is available on YouTube TV and Spectrum On Demand in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Brief Encounters?

Brief Encounters has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of Brief Encounters out yet?

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

Is there a Season 2 of Brief Encounters?

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