Series

Jack the Ripper

“The hunt is on for the world's most infamous diabolical murderer.”

★ 7.0(115)19881 season

Jack the Ripper is streaming on WOW, Sky Go, Crime+Investigation Play Apple TV Channel, Crime+Investigation Play Amazon Channel and Wow Fiction Amazon Channel in Germany. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch Jack the Ripper

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Good to know

Creator: Derek Marlowe, David Wickes
Release date: 1988-10-11
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Thames Television

Jack the Ripper — trailer

About Jack the Ripper

Jack the Ripper is a 1988 web series in the Drama, Mystery and Crime genres, created by Derek Marlowe and David Wickes, starring Michael Caine, Jane Seymour and Lewis Collins. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 115 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Jack the Ripper in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jack the Ripper is a 1988 two-part television film/miniseries portraying a fictionalized account of the hunt for Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888. The series coincided with the 100th anniversary of the murders.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries2 eps · 1988

Cast

Michael Caine

Inspector Frederick Abberline

Jane Seymour

Emma

Lewis Collins

Sergeant George Godley

Armand Assante

Richard Mansfield

Lysette Anthony

Mary Jane Kelly

Michael Gothard

George Lusk

T. P. McKenna

O'Connor

Richard Morant

Dr. Acland

Christopher Fulford

Beggar

Harry Andrews

Coroner Wynne Baxter

Peter Armitage

Sergeant Kerby

Hugh Fraser

Sir Charles Warren

Themes & keywords

detectivescotland yardnewspaperjack the ripperinvestigationpolicepsychopathvictorian englandserial killerminiseriesperiod dramakillervictorian eraunsolved murders1880s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Jack the Ripper in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Jack the Ripper on WOW, Sky Go, Crime+Investigation Play Apple TV Channel, Crime+Investigation Play Amazon Channel and Wow Fiction Amazon Channel.

Is Jack the Ripper on Netflix?+

Jack the Ripper is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on WOW, Sky Go, Crime+Investigation Play Apple TV Channel, Crime+Investigation Play Amazon Channel and Wow Fiction Amazon Channel.

How many seasons of Jack the Ripper are there?+

Jack the Ripper has 1 season and 2 episodes in total.

Who stars in Jack the Ripper?+

Jack the Ripper stars Michael Caine, Jane Seymour, Lewis Collins, Armand Assante and Lysette Anthony.

When did Jack the Ripper come out?+

Jack the Ripper is a 1988 web series created by Derek Marlowe and David Wickes.

What genre is Jack the Ripper?+

Jack the Ripper is Drama, Mystery and Crime series.

Who created Jack the Ripper?+

Jack the Ripper was created by Derek Marlowe and David Wickes.