How many seasons and episodes does The Vice have?

The Vice has 5 seasons and 28 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on January 4, 1999 to July 1, 2003.

Is The Vice renewed, ended, or canceled?

The Vice has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch The Vice?

It takes 26h 55m (1615 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Vice. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 14 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 26.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 14 days.

Where can you stream or watch The Vice?

The Vice is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for The Vice?

The Vice has an official content rating of Not Rated.

Who are the lead actors in The Vice?

The primary ensemble cast includes Caroline Catz as PC Cheryl Hutchins (age 57), David Harewood as DS Joe Robinson (age 60), Ken Stott as DI Pat Chappel (age 72), Rosie Marcel as PC Kirsty Morgan (age 49).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The Vice?

1999 · 5 Seasons · 28 Episodes · Total Runtime: 26h 55m (1,615 mins)

Total Watch Time

26h 55m

1,615 minutes of non-stop content across all 28 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 26.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 14 days.

Average Episode Length

58 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

14 days

Finish by approximately Nov 24, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 10, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

27 days

Estimated completion:
Dec 7, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

14 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 24, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

7 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 17, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

4 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 14, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 26h 55m 1.25× Speed: 21h 32m (saves 5.4h) 1.50× Speed: 17h 57m (saves 9h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1	6 episodes	5h 0m (300 mins)	50 mins/ep	18.6%
Season 2 Longest Season	8 episodes	7h 16m (436 mins)	55 mins/ep	27%
Season 3	4 episodes	4h 52m (292 mins)	73 mins/ep	18.1%
Season 4 Shortest Season	3 episodes	3h 37m (217 mins)	72 mins/ep	13.4%
Season 5	7 episodes	6h 10m (370 mins)	53 mins/ep	22.9%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Vice

Can I binge-watch The Vice in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 26.9 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 14 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Vice contains 26h 55m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of The Vice at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 14 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Nov 24, 2026.

Which season of The Vice is the longest?

Season 2 is the longest season with a total runtime of 7h 16m across 8 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The Vice?

The series consists of 28 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 26h 55m (1,615 minutes) of screen time.