TV series · 2013 · Where to watch
Father Brown
Updated November 2, 2026
Father Brown is streaming free on Hoopla and The Roku Channel right now, and on seven more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
A Catholic priest serves his community while also acting as an amateur detective, investigating mysteries that come his way. Set in an English village, the series blends crime-solving with gentle humor, moral questions, and a warm ensemble of memorable local characters.
- Year
- 2013
- TMDB rating
- 7.7/10 · 149 votes
- Genre
- Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Length
- 13 seasons · 140 episodes
- Network
- BBC One
- Rated
- TV-PG
Streaming now
- Subscription BritboxHD Watch
- Subscription Britbox (Via Amazon Prime)HD Watch
- Subscription BritBox Roku Channel Watch
- Subscription PhiloHD Watch
- Free HooplaSD Watch
- Free The Roku ChannelHD Watch
- Buy AmazonHD · from $3.99/ep Watch
- Buy AppleTVHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
- Buy Fandango at HomeHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
How to watch Father Brown
The cheapest way to watch Father Brown is free: Hoopla and The Roku Channel carry the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime), BritBox Roku Channel and Philo.
To own it instead, you can buy an episode from $2.99 on AppleTV, Fandango at Home and Amazon.
Father Brown is a returning series with 13 seasons and 140 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S13E10) aired on March 27, 2026.
Created by Tahsin Guner and Rachel Flowerday and starring Mark Williams, John Burton, Tom Chambers and Claudie Blakley; it originally aired on BBC One.
Common questions
Is Father Brown on Prime Video?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Father Brown is on Prime Video in the US to buy from $3.99.
Is Father Brown on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Father Brown is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on Britbox, Britbox (Via Amazon Prime) and BritBox Roku Channel instead.
Can I watch Father Brown for free?
Yes — Hoopla and The Roku Channel stream it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of Father Brown are there?
There are 13 seasons so far, with more to come.
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