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What Remains

7.320131 season15TV SeriesDramaMystery

When the decomposed body of Melissa Young is found by a couple in their new flat, Detective Len Harper is determined to discover what happened to her and why nobody noticed she was missing.

DirectorCoky Giedroyc
WriterTony Basgallop

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Aug 25, 2013 7.3
E2
Episode 2
Sep 1, 2013 7.0
E3
Episode 3
Sep 8, 2013 7.5
E4
Episode 4
Sep 15, 2013 8.0

Cast · Directed by Coky Giedroyc

DTDavid Threlfall
David Threlfall
Len Harper
DGDenise Gough
Denise Gough
Liz Fletcher
LMLisa Millett
Lisa Millett
DCI Alice Yapp
AAAlexander Arnold
Alexander Arnold
Adam
DBDavid Bamber
David Bamber
Joe
CBClaudie Blakley
Claudie Blakley
Patricia
JGJessica Gunning
Jessica Gunning
Melissa Young
VHVictoria Hamilton
Victoria Hamilton
Peggy
SMSteven Mackintosh
Steven Mackintosh
Kieron
ARAmber Rose Revah
Amber Rose Revah
Vidya
RTRussell Tovey
Russell Tovey
Michael
IVIndira Varma
Indira Varma
Elaine

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What Remains — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams What Remains?

What Remains is streaming on Sky Go, BBC iPlayer and Channel 4 in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is What Remains on Netflix?

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

Is What Remains on Amazon Prime Video?

What Remains 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 What Remains for free?

What Remains is available to stream free (with ads) on BBC iPlayer and Channel 4 in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in What Remains?

What Remains has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2013.

Are all episodes of What Remains out yet?

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

Is there a Season 2 of What Remains?

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