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Desperate Measures

6.920221 seasonTV SeriesDramaCrime

Rowan's life spirals when Finn is coerced into a botched drug deal by a local gang. With Finn's life on the line and a violent gang leader encroaching on her life, Rowan is faced with recouping the money that Finn lost.

DirectorAnthony Philipson
ProducersAdam Barth·Helen Ostler

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Dec 5, 2022 7.0
E2
Episode 2
Dec 5, 2022
E3
Episode 3
Dec 5, 2022
E4
Episode 4
Dec 5, 2022

Cast · Directed by Anthony Philipson

AAAmanda Abbington
Amanda Abbington
Rowan Taylor
WBWarren Brown
Warren Brown
Patrick
SSSunetra Sarker
Sunetra Sarker
Varisha
FMFrancis Magee
Francis Magee
Mal Taylor
JC
Jesse Cescatti-McFarlane
Finn Taylor
GNGábor Nagypál
Gábor Nagypál
Kristof
SCSeb Cardinal
Seb Cardinal
Clive Powell
JNJonathan Nyati
Jonathan Nyati
Detective Simmons

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Desperate Measures — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desperate Measures?

Desperate Measures is streaming on 5 in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Desperate Measures on Netflix?

No, Desperate Measures is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on 5.

Is Desperate Measures on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Desperate Measures isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on 5 instead.

Where can I watch Desperate Measures for free?

Desperate Measures is available to stream free (with ads) on 5 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in Desperate Measures?

Desperate Measures has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2022.

Are all episodes of Desperate Measures out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Desperate Measures are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Desperate Measures?

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