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Inspector George Gently (2007-2017)

TV show89 minRated TV-MA

IMDb8.1/ 10CTV score8.0/ 10

Where to watch Inspector George Gently in Australia

Inspector George Gently is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (seasons 1 to 4, subscription), Foxtel Now (seasons 1 to 8, subscription) and Binge (seasons 1 to 8, subscription), and free on 7plus (seasons 1 to 8). You can also buy seasons on Apple TV from $4.99.

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Availability checked 13 November 2026.

Inspector George Gently seasons and where to watch them

SeasonReleasedStreaming onFree onBuy from
Season 8Released2017Streaming onFoxtel Now, BingeFree on7plusBuy fromApple TV $4.99
Season 7Released2015Streaming onFoxtel Now, BingeFree on7plusBuy fromApple TV $10.99
Season 6Released2014Streaming onFoxtel Now, BingeFree on7plusBuy fromApple TV $10.99
Season 5Released2012Streaming onFoxtel Now, BingeFree on7plusBuy fromApple TV $10.99
Season 4Released2011Streaming onPrime Video, Foxtel Now, BingeFree on7plusBuy fromApple TV $4.99
Season 3Released2010Streaming onPrime Video, Foxtel Now, BingeFree on7plusBuy fromApple TV $4.99
Season 2Released2009Streaming onPrime Video, Foxtel Now, BingeFree on7plusBuy fromApple TV $10.99
Season 1Released2008Streaming onPrime Video, Foxtel Now, BingeFree on7plusBuy fromApple TV $7.99
SpecialsReleasedNot on a service we track

About Inspector George Gently

Crime drama set in the 1960s about an old-school detective trying to come to terms with a time when the lines between the police and criminals have become blurred.

Year
2007-2017
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Crime
Runtime
89 min
Rated
TV-MA
Network
BBC One
Status
Ended
Seasons
8
Top cast
Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, Simon Hubbard, Lisa McGrillis

Inspector George Gently air dates

First aired
Season 8 premiered
Final episode aired

Air dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Inspector George Gently

  • Martin Shawas George Gently(25 episodes)
  • Lee Inglebyas John Bacchus(25 episodes)
  • Simon Hubbardas PC Taylor(25 episodes)
  • Lisa McGrillisas WPC (then Sergeant) Rachel Coles(2 episodes)
  • Richard Armitage(1 episodes)
  • Christian Oliver(1 episodes)
  • Charlotte Riley(1 episodes)
  • Tim Healy(1 episodes)
  • Paul Copley(1 episodes)
  • Shaun Evans(1 episodes)
  • Phil Davis(1 episodes)
  • Tim McInnernyas Geoffrey Pershore(1 episodes)
  • Neve McIntoshas Sarah Simmons(1 episodes)
  • Kerrie Hayesas Bex(1 episodes)
  • Jill Halfpennyas Cora Davidson(1 episodes)
Created by
Peter Flannery
Director
Daniel O'Hara, Nicholas Renton, Ciarán Donnelly, Tim Whitby, Bryn Higgins, Roger Goldby, Bill Anderson, Gillies MacKinnon, Ben Bolt
Screenplay
Peter Flannery
Writer
Peter Flannery, Jess Williams

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Inspector George Gently trailer

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Got a question about Inspector George Gently?

Is Inspector George Gently on Netflix in Australia?

No, Inspector George Gently is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on Prime Video, Foxtel Now and Binge and free on 7plus.

Can I watch Inspector George Gently for free in Australia?

Yes, you can watch Inspector George Gently for free in Australia on 7plus (seasons 1 to 8). Free services are paid for by ads. Season 8 was added to 7plus on 15 September 2026.

How many seasons of Inspector George Gently are there?

Inspector George Gently has 8 seasons. The latest, season 8, was released on 21 May 2017.

Where can I watch Inspector George Gently season 8 in Australia?

Season 8 is the latest season of Inspector George Gently. It is streaming on Foxtel Now and Binge and free on 7plus in Australia. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $4.99. It was released on 21 May 2017.