The show may have lost fan favourite Callum McCarthy (played by Niall Wright) but "Hope Street" season 5 has enough returning characters to please the loyal viewers who can't seem to get enough of events in Port Devine...
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"Hope Street" season 5 premiered on BBC One Northern Ireland and dropped on BBC iPlayer on Monday, October 27. It will air on BBC One on Friday, October 31 at 2 p.m. GMT.
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There are also two new faces - Donal Gallagher (Cameron Cuffe), a local rugby player, who replaces Callum and feisty GP Sasha Cookson (Jenn Murray) - who seem destined to share several scenes. There's definitely chemistry but whether that will be combustible or not remains to be seen.
There's a heart-warming small town feel to the show that makes it perfect for daytime viewing as a serial drama rather than a straight police procedural but there have been shootings, murders and kidnapping in the past - and an exploding car and 'roid rage this season - so it's not all cozy crime.
Read on to find out how to watch the "Hope Street" season 5 online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Hope Street' season 5 for FREE in the U.K.
How to watch "Hope Street' season 5 from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Hope Street" season 5 should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch the "Hope Street" season 5 online and on-demand.
How to watch "Hope Street" season 5 around the world
Can I watch the 'Hope Street' season 5 in the United States?
"Hope Street" season 5 is almost certain to be available to stream on Britbox soon at a date TBC. Check back here for details.
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for free much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
How to watch the 'Hope Street' season 5 online and on-demand in the U.K.
"Hope Street" season 5 premiered on BBC One Northern Ireland and dropped on BBC iPlayer on Monday, October 27. It will air on BBC One on Friday, October 31 at 2 p.m. GMT.
And, you don't have to miss it if you a Brit exiled abroad because you can unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch the 'Hope Street' season 5 online or on TV in Canada?
As with the U.S., "Hope Street" season 5 is almost certain to be available to stream on Britbox soon at a date TBC. Check back here for details.
However, if you are a Brit in the Great White North for work or on vacation you can catch the show on your own domestic streaming platform by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Hope Street' season 5 online in Australia?
At the time of writing there has been no announcement about if or where "Hope Street" season 5 will be broadcast in Australia. If that changes you'll read about it here first.
However, if you are a Brit working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on the BBC you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
How to watch 'Hope Street' season 5 online in New Zealand?
As with Australia, at the time of writing there has been no announcement about if or where "Hope Street" season 5 will be broadcast in New Zealand. If that changes you'll read about it here first.
Don't forget, if you are a Brit in NZ for work or vacation you can catch the show on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Hope Street' season 5 - Need to Know
'Hope Street' season 5 - Cast
- PC Donal Gallagher - Cameron Cuffe
- PC Ryan Power - Finnian Garbutt
- Seamie McCarthy - Paddy Jenkins
- Insp. Eve Dunlop - Tara Lynne O'Neill
- Lois Dunlop - Eleanor Methven
- Ross Dunlop - Jonny Grogan
- Brandi McClure - Katie Shortt
- Sgt. Marlene Pettigrew - Kerri Quinn
- Clint Dunwoody - Aaron McCusker
- Nicole Devine - Niamh McGrady
- DC Luke Jackson - Marcus Onilude
- Chloe Jackson - Rheana Kamalu
- Dr Sasha Cookson - Jenn Murray
- Anita - Rosamund Monteith
- Gail - Hannah Carnegie
- Ralph - Andrew Dickson
'Hope Street' season 5 - Episode Guide
Season 05 Episode 01: The whole town has turned out for a half-marathon. When an under-prepared Clint collapses, Port Devine’s newest police officer – hunky ex-rugby player Donal – carries him over the finish line. Clint needs a doctor, so glamorous GP Sasha hurries over to assist, and the attraction between herself and Donal is instant. But as the pair help Clint towards Sasha’s car, the vehicle explodes.
S05 E02: When the local head teacher is threatened, new boy Donal takes charge of the investigation – and Chloe worries that her secret boyfriend is the culprit. Lois spots Luke with a woman. She warns Eve to take care of her marriage, leaving Eve wondering if Luke’s having an affair. Meanwhile, Lois has problems of her own as she faces a health scare. Seamie gets news that his wife wants to meet up with him, but will it be good news or bad? Clint is still refusing to give Brandi her job back. So, when a bus load of pensioners descends on the bar, Nicole comes up with a cunning plan to change Clint’s mind. Will Clint fall for it? Donal and Ryan are called out to a shooting. When they discover who the victim is, they’re horrified.
S05 E03: The community is shocked that one of their own has been shot. As Marlene heads up the investigation, Chloe’s boyfriend Shane confesses that he pulled the trigger. But some of his account doesn’t ring true. Is Shane lying – and, if so, why When Eve discovers that Chloe has been seeing Shane in secret, she’s furious. Then she finds out that Marlene advised Chloe to keep the relationship secret – and feels doubly betrayed. Seamie is still in shock that his wife is seeing someone else. Lois is devastated that he’s so jealous; maybe they’ve got no future as a couple after all. Behind Nicole’s back, Clint continues to give Brandi a hard time. But she refuses to take this lying down – and comes up with a plan to pay him back… Marlene discovers that Donal is falling for doctor Sasha – and warns him that’s against the rules.
S05 E04: When one of the lads in a local rugby team is attacked, Donal wonders if it’s a case of jealousy between the players, or whether there’s something more serious going on. Marlene and Eve aren’t getting on, so when Marlene sees Eve’s husband looking intimate with another woman, she wonders what she should do. Then Eve pushes her over the edge. In the pub, Brandi’s plan to wind Clint up falls flat, but she has the last laugh when she discovers Clint’s got himself into serious trouble. Will Brandi tell Nicole? Donal is faced with a terrible choice. He knows that seeing Sasha is against the rules, but can he resist her?
S05 E05: When a classic car is stolen from a local showroom, it looks like a disgruntled employee Aaron has taken his revenge after being sacked. The cops soon discover that bodybuilder Aaron has been displaying aggressive behaviour – has he been taking steroids? Donal is horrified when his secret girlfriend Sasha is implicated in the supply of the steroids; has Doctor Sasha been involved in criminal activity? Brandi thinks Clint should tell Nicole he’s lost twenty five thousand pounds, but Clint is hoping he’ll get the cash back before she finds out. Then Marlene spills the beans. Seamie has promised Lois a ‘bling’ first date to remember. To no-one’s great surprise, the day doesn’t pan out as Seamie had planned.
S05 E06: When recently-widowed Judith is assaulted she gives the police a description of her attackers, but something about her account doesn’t ring true. Then the officers discover that a mysterious stranger has been trying to track down Judith’s son; are the two things connected? Doctor Sasha has been suspended from her job and is taking it out on her ex, Donal – which is breaking his heart. When Marlene tries to talk to Sasha about the kiss they shared, Sasha admits that she’s in love with someone else. Surely it’s only a matter of time until Donal and Sasha get back together? Clint is devastated when he discovers that his wife Nicole has gone behind his back. Meanwhile, Eve is convinced that something’s going on between her husband Luke and his ex girlfriend. When Eve and Clint find themselves alone together, sparks fly. Are they about to make a terrible mistake?
S05 E07: When a High Court judge is badly injured after a fall, witnesses report he argued with someone beforehand. Was he pushed? Then the police discover that the judge is presiding over a big organised crime case; does that mean he’s the victim of a targeted attack? Eve and Clint are dealing with the fall out of last night’s disaster. As Luke issues Eve with an ultimatum, Clint struggles to keep the truth from Nicole. Marlene confronts Sasha about her secret relationship with Donal; for the sake of the young police officer’s career, Sasha needs to back off. But Sasha offers Marlene a deal; if Marlene turns a blind eye to their illicit relationship, Sasha will tell her about the major crime that local loan shark Heidi is planning. Lois is regretting that she told Seamie his poems are rubbish. Has she killed their romance stone dead?
S05 E08: When Eve and Marlene discover that Sasha has been attacked, they’re convinced loan shark, Heidi Holmes, is to blame. Then their investigations confirm that Heidi is planning a much bigger crime. Can the police officers intercept ruthless Heidi before it’s too late? Eve is far from pleased when Luke’s ex Aine gets involved in the investigation. As Aine gets on everyone’s nerves, however, Eve finally sees a chance to get her marriage back on track. Meanwhile it’s Brandi’s day off and she’s bored. Little does she know that a trip to a local beauty spot with Chloe and Ross will lead to her being hailed as a crime-fighting hero. As the series draws to a close, a long-standing relationship falls to pieces, someone receives an unexpected marriage proposal – and Port Devine is rocked by a shocking death.
Where is "Hope Street" season 5 filmed?
As with previous seasons, the seaside town of Donaghadee in County down, Northern Ireland stands in for the fictional Port Devine.
The harbour, the lighthouse, Shore Street (which we find the police station) and Pier 36 (“The Commodore” in the series) are all key locations in the show.
What else can I watch on BBC iPlayer?
Lots – including "Strictly Come Dancing", "Riot Women", "Mr Nobody Against Putin", "Tár" and plenty more.
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