Ironside (1967)
Ironside is streaming in New Zealand on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Ironside holds up as a perfectly decent English series, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 6.8/10 on TMDB across 71 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. Episode length hovers around 60 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Is it worth starting?
This is 8 seasons deep — English crime, leaning drama. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a number you can lean on. This one is still settling
- you're not starting a 8-season show this week
- Why
- 6.8/10 from 71 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
When an assassin's bullet confines him to a wheelchair for life ending his career as Chief of Detectives, Robert T. Ironside becomes a consultant to the police department. Detective Sergeant Ed Brown and policewoman Eve Whitfield join with him to crack varied and fascinating cases. Ex-con Mark Sanger is employed by the chief as home help but eventually becomes a fully fledged member of the team also. Officer Whitfield leaves after 4 years service, and is replaced by Officer Fran Belding.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Collier Young
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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