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The Ripper

Year
2020
Country
GB
Language
en
Genre
Crime, Documentary
Runtime
50 min
Rating
6.5/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Director
Jesse Vile

Plot Overview

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.

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Director

JVJesse Vile

Cast & Key Characters

Alan Whitehouse in The RipperAlan WhitehouseSelf - Yorkshire PostKeith Hellawell in The RipperKeith HellawellSelf - Superintendent, BradfordBruce Jones in The RipperBruce JonesSelfJeremy Thompson in The RipperJeremy ThompsonSelfChrista Ackroyd in The RipperChrista AckroydSelf - Halifax CourierGOGeorge OldfieldSelf - Chief Detective (Archive Footage)MGMike GreenSelf - Forensic PathologistJSJoan SmithSelf - Journalist, Sunday Times

Writers

Jesse Vile in The RipperJesse VileEWEllena Wood

Production

RAWNetflix

Season & Episode Breakdown

Miniseries 4 episodes
  1. 1 Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire 2020-12-16
  2. 2 Between Now and Dawn 2020-12-16
  3. 3 Reclaim the Night 2020-12-16
  4. 4 Out of the Shadows 2020-12-16

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Ripper is rated 6.5 out of 10 by viewers — 111 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is The Ripper about?

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.

How many seasons and episodes does The Ripper have?

1 season and 4 episodes.

Is The Ripper still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 1 season and 4 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 20, 2026.

Who stars in The Ripper?

Alan Whitehouse, Keith Hellawell, Bruce Jones, Jeremy Thompson, Christa Ackroyd, George Oldfield.

Who is the director of The Ripper?

Jesse Vile.

When was The Ripper released?

2020.

Where can I watch The Ripper?

Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.

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