# Where to watch Backstrom (2015) in the UK

> Backstrom (2015) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2015  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** Crime, Drama  
**Seasons:** 1  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T10:43:25.758Z)  

## Synopsis

Detective Lieutenant Everett Backstrom is a man with no filter. After a five-year exile to the traffic division for offensive behavior, he has returned from disgrace to lead Portland's newly minted S.C.U. Tasked with navigating the city's most sensitive and serious cases, he must solve each crime as he tries, and fails, to change his own self-destructive behavior. Based on renowned Swedish criminologist and novelist Leif G.W. Persson’s hit series of books of the same name.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Backstrom)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Backstrom&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Backstrom in the UK?**

Backstrom (2015) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Backstrom?**

Yes. Backstrom can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Backstrom on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Backstrom on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Backstrom is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/50971/backstrom-2015
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/jX1hRlRiBilKbOciczFgOibe6rO.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/50971/backstrom-2015.json

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