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The Boy That Never Was

6.320241 seasonTV SeriesDrama

When Dillon’s father Harry races back to their tiny apartment to rescue his child, the apartment is in rubble and there is no sign of his son. Three years later, thousands of miles away in Dublin, Harry spots a six-year-old boy in a crowd…

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Sep 1, 2024 4.0
E2
Episode 2
Sep 8, 2024
E3
Episode 3
Sep 15, 2024 7.0
E4
Episode 4
Sep 22, 2024 7.0

Cast

CMColin Morgan
Colin Morgan
Harry Lonergan
TOToni O'Rourke
Toni O'Rourke
Robin Lonergan
KLKerr Logan
Kerr Logan
Oliver

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The Boy That Never Was — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Boy That Never Was?

The Boy That Never Was is streaming on Sky Go, Channel 4 and UKTV Play in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Boy That Never Was on Netflix?

No, The Boy That Never Was is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and Channel 4.

Is The Boy That Never Was on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Boy That Never Was isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go and Channel 4 instead.

Where can I watch The Boy That Never Was for free?

The Boy That Never Was is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 and UKTV Play in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The Boy That Never Was?

The Boy That Never Was has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of The Boy That Never Was out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Boy That Never Was are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Boy That Never Was?

No — The Boy That Never Was ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.