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The Hour

73/100
92 Ratings
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2011 - 2012

Drama

14+ (TV-14)

A behind-the-scenes drama and espionage thriller in Cold War-era England that centers on a journalist, a producer, and an anchorman for an investigative news programme.

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United StatesAcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, PlutoTV (Free), Roku, The Roku Channel (Free), Tubi (Free)
United KingdomPrime Video, Freevee (Free), UKTV Play (Free)
AustraliaPrime Video, Binge
CanadaPrime Video
New ZealandNot Available

Streaming availability last updated: 03:03:52 AM, 06/15/2025 PST

More Information on The Hour

A behind-the-scenes drama and espionage thriller in Cold War-era England that centers on a journalist, a producer, and an anchorman for an investigative news programme. The Hour featuring Ben Whishaw and Romola Garai has one or more episodes free on Tubi, free on PlutoTV, streaming with subscription on Acorn TV (Via Prime Video), and 6 others. It's a drama show with 12 episodes over 2 seasons. The Hour is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It was well received by critics.

Drama

2011

14+ (TV-14)

2 Seasons

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Freddie Lyon

Ben Whishaw

Bel Rowley

Romola Garai

Hector Madden

Dominic West

Angus McCain

Julian Rhind-Tutt

Marnie Madden

Oona Chaplin

Douglas Owen

John Bowe

Clarence Fendley

Anton Lesser

Thomas Kish

Burn Gorman

Randall Brown

Peter Capaldi

Ruth Elms

Vanessa Kirby

Rosa Maria Ramírez

Hannah John-Kamen

Commander Laurence Stern

Peter Sullivan

Trevor

Joe Cole

Sissy Cooper

Lisa Greenwood

Executive Producer

Abi Morgan

Executive Producer

Derek Wax

Executive Producer

Jane Featherstone

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73
/ 100
92 Ratings
#2661of all TV Shows

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EPISODE GUIDE

The Hour Season 2 Overview

Nov 14, 2012 - Dec 13, 2012

Season 2 of The Hour has 6 episodes that are available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

The Hour Season 2 Episodes

Season 02, Episode 06 Fallout
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S02 E06Fallout
Dec 13, 2012

The club is raided and Cilenti is arrested for Rosa Maria's murder, but he is soon released on bail. The...

S02 E06 of The Hour is available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

Season 02, Episode 05 Reckless to the Core
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S02 E05 Reckless to the Core
Dec 12, 2012

With Marnie enjoying her own cookery programme Hector agrees to move to ITV for a larger salary, partly as a...

S02 E05 of The Hour is available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

Season 02, Episode 04 Honey Trap
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S02 E04 Honey Trap
Dec 5, 2012

Lix and Randall get a letter from France telling them their 19-year-old daughter, Sofia, is alive. Camille walks out on...

S02 E04 of The Hour is available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 1 Service.

The Hour Season 1 Overview

Jul 19, 2011 - Aug 23, 2011

Season 1 of The Hour has 6 episodes that are available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 5 Services.

The Hour Season 1 Episodes

Season 01, Episode 06 Truth Will Out
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S01 E06 Truth Will Out
Aug 23, 2011

The team prepare to air a controversial episode on the Suez Crisis. Hector and Bel must make a decision about...

S01 E06 of The Hour is available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 5 Services.

Season 01, Episode 05 Bright Stones
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S01 E05 Bright Stones
Aug 16, 2011

McCain pressures "The Hour" to toe the line concerning the Suez Crisis, but Freddie has other ideas. And Lix helps...

S01 E05 of The Hour is available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 5 Services.

Season 01, Episode 04 Crises at Home and Abroad
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S01 E04 Crises at Home and Abroad
Aug 9, 2011

Freddie disappears from the office just as two huge news stories are breaking. The newly confident Hector takes command. Bel...

S01 E04 of The Hour is available to stream on AcornTV, DIRECTV STREAM, Roku, Tubi (Free), PlutoTV (Free), The Roku Channel (Free) and for Rent or Purchase on 5 Services.

All Seasons of The Hour

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Season 1
6 Episodes | AcornTV, Prime Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Google Play, PlutoTV (Free), Roku, The Roku Channel (Free), Tubi (Free), Vudu, YouTube, & Rent or Buy

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