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.
Details
First Aired: 12/30/2012
Languages: Mandarin, English
Created by: Richard Warlow
Type: Scripted
Production
BBC One
Prime VideoCompanies: Tiger Aspect, Lookout Point, Element Pictures
Countries: Ireland, United Kingdom
Where to watch · US
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Seasons
Season 1
Haunted by the failure to catch London's most evil killer, Jack the Ripper, Inspector Edmund Reid now heads up the notorious H Division - the toughest police district in the East End.
Season 2
The memory of Jack the Ripper may have faded but the Whitechapel streets he walked are more dangerous than ever.
Season 3
After a locomotive disaster, Reid's iron grip on 'H' Division begins to unravel.
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Reviews
Peter89Spencer
The best BBC crime drama, set in Victorian era. Although, if I'm honest, while series 2 got cancelled abruptly until they brought it back, they should've left it at series 3. Series 4 was disappointing and series 5 left a bad taste in my mouth. Whereas series 3 ended perfectly, and they should have left where it was. Nevertheless, Ripper Street was a superb show, and a hat tip to the leading casts' performance.
