Frontline (1983)
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Frontline is streaming in the UK on PBS America Amazon Channel.
What the audience says
Frontline is a solid, watchable English series that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 6.5/10 on TMDB across 58 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack.
Is it worth starting?
This is 45 seasons deep — English documentary, leaning news. 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. 58 ratings isn't much to go on
- you're not starting a 45-season show this week
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 58 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Since it began in 1983, Frontline has been airing public-affairs documentaries that explore a wide scope of the complex human experience. Frontline's goal is to extend the impact of the documentary beyond its initial broadcast by serving as a catalyst for change.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~55 min per episode |
| Genre | Documentary / News |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Fanning
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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