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Better

6.020231 season15TV SeriesDramaCrime

After a family tragedy is narrowly averted, a corrupt police detective undergoes a painful moral awakening and decides to put right twenty years of wrongdoing but satisfying her newfound conscience won't be straightforward.

ProducerAndy Kitching

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Feb 13, 2023 7.0
E2
Episode 2
Feb 20, 2023 7.0
E3
Episode 3
Feb 27, 2023 6.0
E4
Episode 4
Mar 6, 2023 5.0
E5
Episode 5
Mar 13, 2023 4.0

Cast

LFLeila Farzad
Leila Farzad
Lou Slack
LBLucy Black
Lucy Black
DCI Sandy Mosby
ONOlivia Nakintu
Olivia Nakintu
DC Esther Okoye
CSCarolin Stoltz
Carolin Stoltz
Alma McHugh
ABAndrew Buchan
Andrew Buchan
Col McHugh
SESamuel Edward-Cook
Samuel Edward-Cook
Ceri Davies
GSGavin Spokes
Gavin Spokes
DI Phil Cowper
MMMark Monero
Mark Monero
Curtis 'Lord' Roy
ZF
Zak Ford-Williams
Owen Davies
AL
Anthony Lewis
DC Ibbotson
GCGarry Cooper
Garry Cooper
Peter 'Bulgey' Donovan
JKJunade Khan
Junade Khan
DS Khan

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Better — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Better?

Better is streaming on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Better on Netflix?

No, Better is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer.

Is Better on Amazon Prime Video?

Better isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Better for free?

Better is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Better?

Better has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2023.

Are all episodes of Better out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Better are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Better?

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