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Close to the Enemy

5.120161 seasonTV SeriesWar & PoliticsDrama

A British intelligence officer has to ensure that a captured German scientist helps the British develop jet aircraft.

DirectorStephen Poliakoff
WriterStephen Poliakoff
ProducersStephen Poliakoff·Suzan Harrison

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Acorn TVAcorn TVAcornTV Amazon ChannelAcornTV Amazon ChannelAcorn TV Apple TVAcorn TV Apple TV
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 10, 2016 3.3
E2
Episode 2
Nov 17, 2016 5.0
E3
Episode 3
Nov 24, 2016 5.0
E4
Episode 4
Dec 1, 2016 5.5
E5
Episode 5
Dec 8, 2016 4.5
E6
Episode 6
Dec 15, 2016 4.0
E7
Episode 7
Dec 22, 2016 6.0

Cast · Directed by Stephen Poliakoff

Jim Sturgess
Jim Sturgess
Callum Ferguson
Lucy Ward
Lucy Ward
Lotte Koehler
Charlotte Riley
Charlotte Riley
Rachel Lombard
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett
Eva
Phoebe Fox
Phoebe Fox
Kathy Griffiths
August Diehl
August Diehl
Dieter Koehler
Freddie Highmore
Freddie Highmore
Victor Ferguson
Alfred Molina
Alfred Molina
Harold Lindsay-Jones
Sebastian Armesto
Sebastian Armesto
Alex Lombard
Alfie Allen
Alfie Allen
Ringwood
Julian Bleach
Julian Bleach
Geoffrey Salter
Robert Glenister
Robert Glenister
Brigadier Wainwright

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Close to the Enemy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Close to the Enemy?

Close to the Enemy is streaming on Acorn TV, AcornTV and Acorn TV Apple TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Close to the Enemy on Netflix?

No, Close to the Enemy is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Acorn TV and AcornTV.

Is Close to the Enemy on Amazon Prime Video?

Close to the Enemy 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 Close to the Enemy for free?

Close to the Enemy is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.

How many seasons are in Close to the Enemy?

Close to the Enemy has 1 season in total (7 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of Close to the Enemy out yet?

Yes — all 7 episodes across 1 season of Close to the Enemy are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Close to the Enemy?

No — Close to the Enemy ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.