Ripper Street
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Ripper Street

The law for the lawless.

A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper's legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric of their city. At the drama's heart our detectives try to bring a little light into the dark world they inhabit.

Drama
Mystery
Crime

Why watch this

A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper's legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric of their city. At the drama's heart our detectives try to bring a little light into the dark world they inhabit.

Released December 30, 2012

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Ended
Votes
194
Seasons
5

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

Edmund Reid

Adam Rothenberg

Adam Rothenberg

Homer Jackson

MyAnna Buring

MyAnna Buring

Long Susan Hart

Charlene McKenna

Charlene McKenna

Rose Erskine

Matthew Lewis

Matthew Lewis

Samuel Drummond

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