The Ripper(2020)
Once upon a time in Yorkshire...
The Ripper Synopsis
For five years, from 1975 to 1980, the Yorkshire Ripper murders cast a dark shadow over the lives of women in the North of England. 13 women were dead and the police seemed incapable of catching the killer. No one felt safe – and every man was a suspect.
The Ripper (2020) is a documentary and crime series that premiered on December 16, 2020, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Alan Whitehouse, Keith Hellawell, Bruce Jones and Jeremy Thompson. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2020-12-16
- Last aired:
- 2020-12-16
The Ripper (2020) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Ripper before you start streaming.
The Ripper Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Whitehouse
as Self - Yorkshire Post
Keith Hellawell
as Self - Superintendent, Bradford
Bruce Jones
as Self
Jeremy Thompson
as Self
Christa Ackroyd
as Self - Halifax Courier
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The Ripper Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 106 ratings.
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The Ripper – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Ripper?
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The Ripper (2020) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Ripper are there?
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The Ripper has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on December 16, 2020.
Is The Ripper still running?
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No. The Ripper is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 16, 2020.
Who is in the cast of The Ripper?
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The Ripper (2020) stars Alan Whitehouse, Keith Hellawell, Bruce Jones, Jeremy Thompson and Christa Ackroyd. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Ripper any good?
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The Ripper (2020) is rated 6.6 out of 10 from 106 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Ripper trailer?
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The official The Ripper trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.