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The Brief

7.020042 seasonsNRTV SeriesDrama

Henry Farmer is a clever minded criminal practice attorney whose every day is a juggling act between surviving his messy personal life and pleading cases only he can win. Whether he's trying to keep an innocent person from going to jail or…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Blame
Oct 6, 2005
E2
Lack of Affect
Oct 13, 2005
E3
Forever on the Mind
Oct 21, 2005
E4
The Architect's Wife
Oct 28, 2005

Cast

Alan Davies
Alan Davies
Henry Farmer
Cherie Lunghi
Cherie Lunghi
Cleo Steyn QC
Christopher Fulford
Christopher Fulford
Ray Scanlon
Linda Bassett
Linda Bassett
Maureen Tyler
Edward Petherbridge
Edward Petherbridge
Gillespie
Zara Turner
Zara Turner
Polly Graham
Jennifer Ellison
Jennifer Ellison
Alice Rae
Robert Whitelock
Robert Whitelock
Ben Halliwell
Frank Mills
Frank Mills
Alfie

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The Brief — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Brief?

The Brief is streaming on YouTube TV, Acorn TV and AcornTV in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Brief on Netflix?

No, The Brief is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV and Acorn TV.

Is The Brief on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Brief isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on YouTube TV and Acorn TV instead.

Where can I watch The Brief for free?

The Brief is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.

How many seasons are in The Brief?

The Brief has 2 seasons in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 2005.

Are all episodes of The Brief out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 2 seasons of The Brief are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Brief?

No — The Brief ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.