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Appropriate Adult

6.820111 season18TV SeriesCrimeDramaMystery

The extraordinary story of Gloucester housewife Janet Leach who played a key role in the uncovering of the crimes of Fred and Rosemary West.

DirectorJulian Jarrold
WriterNeil McKay
ProducersLisa Gilchrist·Jeff Pope

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part One
Sep 4, 2011 8.3
E2
Part Two
Sep 11, 2011 8.3

Cast · Directed by Julian Jarrold

DWDominic West
Dominic West
Fred West
EWEmily Watson
Emily Watson
Janet Leach
RGRobert Glenister
Robert Glenister
Detective Superintendent John Bennett
MDMonica Dolan
Monica Dolan
Rose West
AFAnthony Flanagan
Anthony Flanagan
Mike
SRSamuel Roukin
Samuel Roukin
Detective Constabe Darren Law
GHGerard Horan
Gerard Horan
Howard Ogden
SHSelin Hizli
Selin Hizli
Mae West
JMJames McArdle
James McArdle
Stephen West
STSylvestra Le Touzel
Sylvestra Le Touzel
Detective Constable Hazel Savage
RSRupert Simonian
Rupert Simonian
Josh
WA
William Atkinson
Garden Cop

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Appropriate Adult — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Appropriate Adult?

Appropriate Adult is streaming on ITVX Premium and ITVX in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Appropriate Adult on Netflix?

No, Appropriate Adult is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on ITVX Premium and ITVX.

Is Appropriate Adult on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Appropriate Adult isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on ITVX Premium and ITVX instead.

Where can I watch Appropriate Adult for free?

Appropriate Adult is available to stream free (with ads) on ITVX in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Appropriate Adult?

Appropriate Adult has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 2011.

Are all episodes of Appropriate Adult out yet?

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

Is there a Season 2 of Appropriate Adult?

No — Appropriate Adult ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Appropriate Adult based on a true story?

Yes — Appropriate Adult is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).