TV series
The Living and the Dead
2016, English, on BBC One & BBC America. Created by Ashley Pharoah & Matthew Graham.
What lies beneath should be left beneath.
Somerset 1894. When a pioneering Victorian psychologist brings his vivacious young wife to live on his family's estate, he is confronted by one disturbing case after another. Are these strange events linked merely by coincidence, or is there something more sinister - more supernatural - going on at Shepzoy?
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Living and the Dead
The Living and the Dead is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 2 August 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Ashley PharoahCreator
- Matthew GrahamCreator
- Colin MorganNathan Appleby · 6 ep
- Charlotte SpencerCharlotte Appleby · 6 ep
- David OakesWilliam Payne · 6 ep
- Chloe PirrieLara · 6 ep
- Pooky QuesnelAgnes · 6 ep
- Robert EmmsPeter · 6 ep
- Joel GillmanJack · 6 ep
- Sarah CounsellLizzie Merrifield · 6 ep
- Malcolm StorryGideon · 6 ep
- Harry PeacockSmith · 6 ep
- Isaac AndrewsCharlie · 6 ep
- Nicholas WoodesonReverend Matthew Denning · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 28 June 2016
- Last aired
- 2 August 2016
- Network
- BBC One, BBC America
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Living and the Dead: quick answers
Is The Living and the Dead worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 60 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Living and the Dead are there?
The Living and the Dead has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Living and the Dead finished?
Yes. The Living and the Dead ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Living and the Dead on?
The Living and the Dead is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
The Living and the Dead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Living and the Dead is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Living and the Dead?
If you liked The Living and the Dead, try Before, Servant, Alias Grace.
Who created The Living and the Dead?
The Living and the Dead was created by Ashley Pharoah and Matthew Graham and stars Colin Morgan, Charlotte Spencer, David Oakes.