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Germinal

7.519701 seasonTV SeriesDrama

In 1860s France, Étienne Lantier, an unemployed railway worker, is clever but uneducated with a dangerous temper. Forced to take a back-breaking job at the Le Voreux mine when he cannot get other work, he discovers that his fellow miners…

ProducerDavid Conroy

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Miners
Jan 11, 1970
E2
Mutual Aid
Jan 18, 1970
E3
Mob Rule
Jan 25, 1970
E4
Soldiers
Feb 1, 1970
E5
Trapped
Feb 8, 1970

Cast

MJMark Jones
Mark Jones
Étienne Lantier
RLRosemary Leach
Rosemary Leach
Maheude
AR
Annette Robertson
Catherine
GH
Graham Haberfield
Chaval
KJKen Jones
Ken Jones
Rasseneur
DBDonald Burton
Donald Burton
Souvarine
JWJohn Wentworth
John Wentworth
Monsieur Grégoire

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Germinal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Germinal?

Germinal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Germinal on Netflix?

No, Germinal is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Germinal on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Germinal is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Germinal for free?

Germinal is available on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Germinal?

Germinal has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 1970.

Are all episodes of Germinal out yet?

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

Is there a Season 2 of Germinal?

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

Is Germinal based on a book?

Yes — Germinal is based on a book or novel.