TV series
The Cage
2026, English, on BBC One. Created by Tony Schumacher.
When Leanne and Matty discover they are both robbing from the safe at the inner-city casino they work in, their lives are set on a collision course; with each other, the local gangster they're stealing from, and the police.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 57 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2026
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 18 May 2026
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Tony SchumacherCreator
- Sheridan SmithLeanne · 5 ep
- Michael SochaMatty · 5 ep
- Geraldine JamesNancy Packer · 5 ep
- Barry SloaneGary Packer · 5 ep
- Sophie MensahFen Ning · 5 ep
- Sue JenkinsShelagh · 5 ep
- Shaun MasonAlan · 5 ep
- Louis EmerickPaul · 5 ep
- Julia PappIrina · 5 ep
- Eileen O'BrienNanna · 5 ep
- Max AinsworthNeil · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 April 2026
- Last aired
- 18 May 2026
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Cage: quick answers
Is The Cage worth watching?
The Cage doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Cage are there?
The Cage has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 57 minutes each.
Is The Cage finished?
Yes. The Cage was cancelled in 2026, so you can watch the whole story.
Is The Cage suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Cage yet.
What shows are like The Cage?
If you liked The Cage, try Hidden Assets, Carl Weber's The Family Business, Power Book IV: Force.
Who created The Cage?
The Cage was created by Tony Schumacher and stars Sheridan Smith, Michael Socha, Geraldine James.