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I Fought the Law

7.220251 seasonTV SeriesDramaCrime

Ann Ming is distraught when her 22-year-old daughter Julie goes missing. The police suggest that Julie must have fled to London to reunite with Julie's estranged husband, but Ann knows that Julie would never leave 5-year-old Kevin behind.

DirectorErik Richter Strand
WriterJamie Crichton
ProducersMark Hedges·Jamie Crichton

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PBS Masterpiece Amazon ChannelPBS Masterpiece Amazon ChannelThirteenThirteenWETA+WETA+
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Aug 31, 2025 7.0
E2
Episode 2
Sep 1, 2025 6.7
E3
Episode 3
Sep 7, 2025 6.7
E4
Episode 4
Sep 8, 2025 7.3

Cast · Directed by Erik Richter Strand

SSSheridan Smith
Sheridan Smith
Ann Ming
DLDaniel York Loh
Daniel York Loh
Charlie Ming
VWVictoria Wyant
Victoria Wyant
Julie Hogg
JRJack James Ryan
Jack James Ryan
William Dunlop
MCMarlowe Chan-Reeves
Marlowe Chan-Reeves
Gary Ming
ONOlivia Ng
Olivia Ng
Angela Ming
JDJake Davies
Jake Davies
Matthew Hogg

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I Fought the Law — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Fought the Law?

I Fought the Law is streaming on PBS Masterpiece, Thirteen and WETA+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is I Fought the Law on Netflix?

No, I Fought the Law is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Masterpiece and Thirteen.

Is I Fought the Law on Amazon Prime Video?

I Fought the Law isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch I Fought the Law for free?

I Fought the Law is available on PBS Masterpiece and Thirteen in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in I Fought the Law?

I Fought the Law has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2025.

Are all episodes of I Fought the Law out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of I Fought the Law are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of I Fought the Law?

No — I Fought the Law ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is I Fought the Law based on a true story?

Yes — I Fought the Law is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).