TV series
Doctor Foster
2015–, English, on BBC One. Created by Mike Bartlett.
Can you ever really know someone?
A woman suspects her husband of having an affair. After following several lines of enquiries far more unravels including a streak of violence below the surface.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 15
- Episode length
- 54 min
- Status
- Still running
Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 171 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Doctor Foster
Doctor Foster is streaming on BBC Player in India.
BBC Player Amazon ChannelAvailability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S2 E5: Episode 5
Aired 3 October 2017
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Mike BartlettCreator
- Suranne JonesDr Gemma Foster · 15 ep
- Bertie CarvelSimon Foster · 15 ep
- Clare-Hope AshiteyCarly · 10 ep
- Isabelle Estelle CorbusierKiki Farren · 10 ep
- Thusitha JayasunderaRos Mahendra · 10 ep
- Martha Howe-DouglasBecky · 10 ep
- Jodie ComerKate Parks · 10 ep
- Tom TaylorTom Foster · 10 ep
- John WebberDr. Stevens · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 9 September 2015
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Doctor Foster: quick answers
Is Doctor Foster worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 171 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Doctor Foster are there?
Doctor Foster has 3 seasons and 15 episodes, about 54 minutes each.
Is Doctor Foster finished?
Doctor Foster is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Doctor Foster on?
Doctor Foster is streaming on BBC Player in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Doctor Foster parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Doctor Foster yet.
What shows are like Doctor Foster?
If you liked Doctor Foster, try The Affair, Fatal Attraction, The Split.
Who created Doctor Foster?
Doctor Foster was created by Mike Bartlett and stars Suranne Jones, Bertie Carvel, Clare-Hope Ashitey.