The War Between the Land and the Sea Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2025 · BBC One · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About The War Between the Land and the Sea
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does The War Between the Land and the Sea have?
The War Between the Land and the Sea has 1 season and 5 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on December 7, 2025 to December 21, 2025.
Is The War Between the Land and the Sea renewed, ended, or canceled?
The War Between the Land and the Sea has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch The War Between the Land and the Sea?
It takes 3h 57m (237 minutes) to watch the complete run of The War Between the Land and the Sea. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 2 days. Yes! At 4 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 2 hours per day.
What is the highest-rated episode of The War Between the Land and the Sea?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Homo Aqua"), which holds an outstanding rating of 6.3/10 based on 54 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch The War Between the Land and the Sea?
The War Between the Land and the Sea is available for streaming on Sky Go, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, BBC iPlayer. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for The War Between the Land and the Sea?
The War Between the Land and the Sea has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in The War Between the Land and the Sea?
The primary ensemble cast includes Russell Tovey as Barclay Pierre-Dupont (age 44), Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Salt (age 43), Jemma Redgrave as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (age 61), Ruth Madeley as Shirley Bingham (age 39).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Tovey | Barclay Pierre-Dupont | 44 |
| Gugu Mbatha-Raw | Salt | 43 |
| Jemma Redgrave | Kate Lethbridge-Stewart | 61 |
| Ruth Madeley | Shirley Bingham | 39 |
| George Robinson | Steve Chesney | 29 |
| Barbara Probst | General Dominique Dussolier | 37 |
| Alexander Devrient | Colonel Christofer Ibrahim | 40 |
| Gethin Alderman | Homo Aqua | – |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for The War Between the Land and the Sea are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.