Ripper Street 2012
“The law for the lawless.”
What is Ripper Street?
Ripper Street is a British mystery drama television series set in the East End of London. The series is set in Whitechapel in 1889 and explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the legacy of the Ripper murders.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 30, 2012
- Last aired
- Oct 12, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One, Prime Video
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
Ripper Street is a British mystery drama television series set in the East End of London. The series is set in Whitechapel in 1889 and explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the legacy of the Ripper murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division, the police precinct charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. The series stars Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn, Adam Rothenberg, and MyAnna Buring. It was created by Richard Warlow and follows the team of officers led by Detective Inspector Edmund Reid as they aim to maintain law and order in a place once terrorized by Jack the Ripper. The first episode was broadcast on 30 December 2012 as part of BBC One's Christmas 2012 package. The series ran from 2012 to 2016 and consists of a team of detectives trying to bring a little light into the dark world they inhabit.
Should you watch it?
“Police struggle to rebuild order in post-Ripper Whitechapel.”
- Strong period atmosphere and production design
- Complex characters dealing with trauma aftermath
- Solid ensemble performances
- Pacing can feel slow
- Dark tone may be oppressive
You enjoy gritty period crime dramas with psychological depth.
Contains violence and themes related to historical crimes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 I Need Light Dec 30, 2012
- E2 In My Protection Jan 6, 2013
- E3 The King Came Calling Jan 13, 2013
- E4 The Good of This City Jan 20, 2013
- E5 The Weight of One Man's Heart Jan 27, 2013
- E6 Tournament of Shadows Feb 3, 2013
- E7 A Man of My Company Feb 17, 2013
- E8 What Use Our Work? Feb 24, 2013
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Pure as the Driven Oct 28, 2013
- E2 Am I Not Monstrous? Nov 4, 2013
- E3 Become Man Nov 11, 2013
- E4 Dynamite and a Woman Nov 18, 2013
- E5 Threads of Silk and Gold Nov 25, 2013
- E6 A Stronger Loving World Dec 2, 2013
- E7 Our Betrayal (1) Dec 9, 2013
- E8 Our Betrayal (2) Dec 16, 2013
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Whitechapel Terminus Nov 14, 2014
- E2 The Beating of Her Wings Nov 14, 2014
- E3 Ashes and Diamonds Nov 21, 2014
- E4 Your Father, My Friend Nov 28, 2014
- E5 Heavy Boots Dec 5, 2014
- E6 The Incontrovertible Truth Dec 12, 2014
- E7 Live Free, Live True Dec 19, 2014
- E8 The Peace of Edmund Reid Dec 26, 2014
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Strangers' Home Jan 15, 2016
- E2 Some Conscience Lost Jan 22, 2016
- E3 A White World Made Red Jan 29, 2016
- E4 Men of Iron, Men of Smoke Feb 5, 2016
- E5 No Wolves in Whitechapel Feb 12, 2016
- E6 Edmund Reid Did This Feb 19, 2016
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Closed Casket Oct 12, 2016
- E2 A Brittle Thread Oct 12, 2016
- E3 All The Glittering Blades Oct 12, 2016
- E4 The Dreaming Dead Oct 12, 2016
- E5 A Last Good Act Oct 12, 2016
- E6 Occurrence Reports Oct 12, 2016
Frequently asked questions
Is it based on real events?
It's set in real historical context but features fictional characters and storylines.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for multiple seasons exploring different cases and character arcs.
Is it very violent?
It deals with serious crimes but focuses more on psychological aftermath than graphic content.
Do you have to watch in order?
Episodes generally build on character development so viewing order is recommended.
Where is it set exactly?
The show takes place in the East End of London, specifically Whitechapel.