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In Plain Sight

7.020161 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDrama

Based on the true story of Lanarkshire detective William Muncie’s quest to bring to justice notorious Scottish killer Peter Manuel.

DirectorJohn Strickland
WriterNick Stevens
ProducersSimon Heath·Gillian McNeill

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Dec 7, 2016
E2
Episode 2
Dec 14, 2016
E3
Episode 3
Dec 21, 2016

Cast · Directed by John Strickland

MCMartin Compston
Martin Compston
Peter Manuel
DHDouglas Henshall
Douglas Henshall
William Muncie
JT
Joanne Thompson
Iris Laird
SMShauna Macdonald
Shauna Macdonald
Agnes Muncie
JR
Joanna Roth
Bridget Manuel
JH
Jenny Hulse
Mary McLaughlin
BRBobby Rainsbury
Bobby Rainsbury
Theresa Manuel
MNMichael Nardone
Michael Nardone
Det Supt Leish
GW
Gavin Jon Wright
Hugh Kirk
GLGary Lewis
Gary Lewis
William Watt
JGJack Greenlees
Jack Greenlees
DS McLeod
LMLouise McCarthy
Louise McCarthy
Babs

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In Plain Sight — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams In Plain Sight?

In Plain Sight is streaming on Britbox, BritBox and Fawesome in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is In Plain Sight on Netflix?

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

Is In Plain Sight on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — In Plain Sight is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch In Plain Sight for free?

In Plain Sight is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.

How many seasons are in In Plain Sight?

In Plain Sight has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of In Plain Sight out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of In Plain Sight are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of In Plain Sight?

No — In Plain Sight ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.