Deceit
The true story of a controversial honeytrap at the heart of the 1992 police investigation into the murder of a young mother in London. Examining the complicated and toxic sexual politics of the early ‘90s and the police’s obsession with the wrong man, Deceit enters a dysfunctional world, where a female undercover officer, codename ‘Lizzie James’, is asked to become sexual bait for a suspected killer.
Where to stream Deceit
Streaming now in the United States on BritBox.
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Frequently asked questions about Deceit
Where can I watch Deceit in the United States?
Deceit is available to stream on BritBox in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Deceit for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Deceit needs a subscription to BritBox.
What are the ratings for Deceit?
Deceit scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Deceit?
Deceit stars Niamh Algar, Sion Daniel Young, Harry Treadaway, Eddie Marsan, and Rochenda Sandall. Emilia di Girolamo is the creator.
How many seasons of Deceit are there?
Deceit has 1 season and 4 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Deceit?
All 4 episodes of Deceit add up to about 3 hours 8 minutes at roughly 47 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 2 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is Deceit on?
Deceit airs on Channel 4, and is produced by Story Films, All3Media, and Channel 4 Television.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.