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The Game

7.320141 seasonTV-14TV SeriesWar & PoliticsDramaCrime

"The Game" is a 1970s Cold War spy thriller set in the world of espionage. It tells the story of the invisible war fought by MI5 as it battles to protect the nation from the threats of the Cold War.

ProducersRadford Neville·Faith Penhale

Where to watch

BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 5, 2014 7.3
E2
Episode 2
Nov 12, 2014 7.8
E3
Episode 3
Nov 19, 2014 7.8
E4
Episode 4
Nov 26, 2014 8.0
E5
Episode 5
Dec 3, 2014 8.3
E6
Episode 6
Dec 10, 2014 8.7

Cast

THTom Hughes
Tom Hughes
Joe Lambe
JAJonathan Aris
Jonathan Aris
Alan Montag
VHVictoria Hamilton
Victoria Hamilton
Sarah Montag
SDShaun Dooley
Shaun Dooley
DC Jim Fenchurch
BCBrian Cox
Brian Cox
Daddy
PRPaul Ritter
Paul Ritter
Bobby Waterhouse
CPChloe Pirrie
Chloe Pirrie
Wendy Straw
ZMZana Marjanović
Zana Marjanović
Yulia

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The Game — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Game?

The Game is streaming on 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 The Game on Netflix?

No, The Game is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is The Game on Amazon Prime Video?

The Game 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 The Game for free?

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

How many seasons are in The Game?

The Game has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2014.

Are all episodes of The Game out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Game are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Game?

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