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The Hour

7.520112 seasonsTV-14TV SeriesDramaWar & PoliticsCrime

A behind-the-scenes drama and espionage thriller in Cold War-era England that centers on a journalist, a producer, and an anchorman for an investigative news programme.

ProducersNoelle Morris·Jane Featherstone

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 14, 2012 8.3
E2
Episode 2
Nov 21, 2012 8.0
E3
Episode 3
Nov 28, 2012 8.5
E4
Episode 4
Dec 5, 2012 9.0
E5
Episode 5
Dec 12, 2012 9.3
E6
Episode 6
Dec 13, 2012 9.7

Cast

BWBen Whishaw
Ben Whishaw
Freddie Lyon
RGRomola Garai
Romola Garai
Bel Rowley
DWDominic West
Dominic West
Hector Madden
ACAnna Chancellor
Anna Chancellor
Lix Storm
JRJulian Rhind-Tutt
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Angus McCain
OCOona Chaplin
Oona Chaplin
Marnie Madden
PCPeter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi
Randall Brown
HJHannah John-Kamen
Hannah John-Kamen
Rosa Maria Ramírez
PSPeter Sullivan
Peter Sullivan
Commander Laurence Stern

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The Hour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hour?

The Hour is streaming on AcornTV, Spectrum On Demand and Acorn TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hour on Netflix?

No, The Hour is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on AcornTV and Spectrum On Demand.

Is The Hour on Amazon Prime Video?

The Hour 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 The Hour for free?

The Hour is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Pluto TV in United States.

How many seasons are in The Hour?

The Hour has 2 seasons in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of The Hour out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 2 seasons of The Hour are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Hour?

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