The Ripper

6.6
202050m

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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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Thumbnail for video: The Ripper | Official Trailer | Netflix

The Ripper | Official Trailer | Netflix

Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 2020

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1. Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire

6.8

In the 1970s, the brutal murders of sex workers in economically depressed areas of the UK spark little public interest - until a teen is also killed.

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2. Between Now and Dawn

5.8

As the killer continues to prey upon women, police hope that the tire tracks and a victims 5-pound note may finally lead to a suspect.

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3. Reclaim the Night

5.2

Police release phone calls and handwriting samples from a suspect. Women protest law enforcements continued inability to catch the Ripper.

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4. Out of the Shadows

5.5

More than five years after the first attack, police finally make an arrest, setting off a media frenzy and accusations of a botched investigation.

Cast

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Alan Whitehouse

Self - Yorkshire Post

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Keith Hellawell

Self - Superintendent, Bradford

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Christa Ackroyd

Self - Halifax Courier

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