Foyle's War (2002)
Kernel Score: 87% · 100 ratings
Genres: Mystery, Drama, War & Politics, Crime
First aired: 2002-10-27
Seasons: 9 · 28 episodes
Where to watch Foyle's War
- Stream: Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand, Acorn TV Apple TV channel
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
As WW2 rages around the world, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front as he investigates crimes on the south coast of England. Foyle's War opens in southern England in the year 1940. Later series sees the retired detective working as an MI5 agent operating in the aftermath of the war.
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Cast
- Michael Kitchen as DCS Foyle
- Honeysuckle Weeks as Samantha Stewart
Foyle's War FAQ
Is Foyle's War good?
Foyle's War has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 100 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Foyle's War?
In the US you can stream Foyle's War on Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand and Acorn TV Apple TV channel, watch it free with ads on Hoopla and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
What shows are like Foyle's War?
If you liked Foyle's War, try Combat!, Greatest Events of World War II in Colour, World War II in Colour and Homicide: Life on the Street.