Desperate Romantics
Six-part drama series set in and among the alleys, galleries and flesh-houses of 19th-century industrial London, following the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a vagabond group of English painters, poets and critics.
Where to stream Desperate Romantics
Streaming now in the United States on Britbox Apple TV channel, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Desperate Romantics
Where can I watch Desperate Romantics in the United States?
Desperate Romantics is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV channel, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Desperate Romantics for free?
Desperate Romantics streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Desperate Romantics?
Desperate Romantics scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Desperate Romantics?
Desperate Romantics stars Aidan Turner, Rafe Spall, Tom Hollander, Samuel Barnett, and Sam Crane.
How many seasons of Desperate Romantics are there?
Desperate Romantics has 1 season and 6 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Desperate Romantics?
All 6 episodes of Desperate Romantics add up to about 6 hours at roughly 60 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 3 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 2 days.
What network is Desperate Romantics on?
Desperate Romantics airs on BBC Two.
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.