TV series
The Bad Seed
2019, English, on TVNZ 1. Created by Sarah-Kate Lynch.
Two brothers from the same dysfunctional family, having escaped the desperate days of their early childhood, find their newly ordered lives falling apart when one becomes a suspect in a murder.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2019
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Where to watch The Bad Seed
The Bad Seed is streaming on Philo and Spectrum On Demand in India.
Stream
Philo
Spectrum On DemandAvailability in India as of 2 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 18 April 2019
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Sarah-Kate LynchCreator
- Matt MintoSimon Lampton · 5 ep
- Dean O'GormanFord Lampton · 5 ep
- Jodie HillockKaren Lampton · 5 ep
- Xavier HoranDavid Hallwright · 5 ep
- Chelsie Preston CrayfordRoza Hallwright · 5 ep
- Madeleine SamiDetective Marie Da Silva · 5 ep
- Zoe Jansson-BushClaire Lampton · 5 ep
- Keporah TorranceMereana · 5 ep
- Vinnie BennettDetective Bennett · 5 ep
- Scott WillsGregan · 5 ep
- Calvin TuteaoEd Miles · 5 ep
- Glen LevyGary · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 April 2019
- Last aired
- 18 April 2019
- Network
- TVNZ 1
- Language
- English
- Country
- New Zealand
- Type
- Scripted
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The Bad Seed: quick answers
Is The Bad Seed worth watching?
The Bad Seed doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Bad Seed are there?
The Bad Seed has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Bad Seed finished?
Yes. The Bad Seed ended in 2019, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Bad Seed on?
The Bad Seed is streaming on Philo and Spectrum On Demand in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
The Bad Seed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Bad Seed yet.
What shows are like The Bad Seed?
If you liked The Bad Seed, try Brothers and Sisters, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, Parenthood.
Who created The Bad Seed?
The Bad Seed was created by Sarah-Kate Lynch and stars Matt Minto, Dean O'Gorman, Jodie Hillock.