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The Alchemists

8.019991 seasonTV SeriesCrimeDrama

A Nobel-winning geneticist and his daughter begin working for a huge pharmaceutical company along with a slick American lawyer who appears to know more about the organisation's dodgy dealings than he lets on.

DirectorPeter Smith
ProducerJill Green

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Nov 15, 1999
E2
Part 2
Nov 16, 1999

Cast · Directed by Peter Smith

EHEdward Hardwicke
Edward Hardwicke
Richard Bannerman
RGRuth Gemmell
Ruth Gemmell
Julia Bannerman
AHAneirin Hughes
Aneirin Hughes
Sam Wentworth
GSGrant Show
Grant Show
Connor Molloy
KDKen Drury
Ken Drury
Tony Hoggin
MB
Marston Bloom
Michael Seals
SD
Sam Dastor
Ben Seligman
KH
Kenneth Hadley
Doctor
GHGeorge Harris
George Harris
Winston Smith
JHJim Hooper
Jim Hooper
Tom Marshall
DMDavid Mallinson
David Mallinson
Vincent Crone

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The Alchemists — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Alchemists?

The Alchemists is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and BritBox in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Alchemists on Netflix?

No, The Alchemists is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and BritBox.

Is The Alchemists on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Alchemists is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Alchemists for free?

The Alchemists is available on Amazon Prime Video and BritBox in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Alchemists?

The Alchemists has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 1999.

Are all episodes of The Alchemists out yet?

Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Alchemists are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Alchemists?

No — The Alchemists ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Alchemists based on a book?

Yes — The Alchemists is based on a book or novel.