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Desperate Romantics

7.420091 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Six-part drama series set in and among the alleys, galleries and flesh-houses of 19th-century industrial London, following the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a vagabond group of English painters, poets and critics.

DirectorsPaul Gay·Diarmuid Lawrence
WriterPeter Bowker
ProducersHilary Salmon·Franny Moyle

Where to watch

Britbox Apple TV Channel Britbox Apple TV Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jul 21, 2009 4.7
E2
Episode 2
Jul 28, 2009 10.0
E3
Episode 3
Aug 4, 2009 8.0
E4
Episode 4
Aug 11, 2009 10.0
E5
Episode 5
Aug 18, 2009 8.0
E6
Episode 6
Aug 25, 2009 6.0

Cast · Directed by Paul Gay

Aidan Turner
Aidan Turner
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Rafe Spall
Rafe Spall
William Holman Hunt
Tom Hollander
Tom Hollander
John Ruskin
Samuel Barnett
Samuel Barnett
John Millais
Sam Crane
Sam Crane
Fred Walters
Zoë Tapper
Zoë Tapper
Effie Ruskin/ Effie Millais
Amy Manson
Amy Manson
Lizzie Siddal
Jennie Jacques
Jennie Jacques
Annie Miller
Josie Farmiloe
Josie Farmiloe
Charlotte Siddal
Maimie McCoy
Maimie McCoy
Margaret
Phil Davis
Phil Davis
Mr. Stone
Mark Heap
Mark Heap
Charles Dickens

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Desperate Romantics — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desperate Romantics?

Desperate Romantics is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Desperate Romantics on Netflix?

No, Desperate Romantics is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Britbox Apple TV Channel.

Is Desperate Romantics on Amazon Prime Video?

Desperate Romantics 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 Desperate Romantics for free?

Desperate Romantics is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in Desperate Romantics?

Desperate Romantics has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2009.

Are all episodes of Desperate Romantics out yet?

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

Is there a Season 2 of Desperate Romantics?

No — Desperate Romantics ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.