Instinct
“You can't catch a killer without a little madness.”
Dr. Dylan Reinhart, a gifted author, university professor and former CIA operative is lured back to his old life by tenacious top NYPD Detective Lizzie Needham. Though Dylan and Lizzie initially clash, when it comes to catching killers, they make an ideal team.
Where to watch Instinct in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Instinct there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Instinct streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, 5 | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | 7plus | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | M6+, SFR Play | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT | — |
About Instinct
Instinct is a 2018 English-language crime and drama series created by Michael Rauch. The cast is led by Alan Cumming, Bojana Novaković, Daniel Ings. It spans 2 seasons and 24 episodes. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Instinct was produced by 34 Films, Secret Hideout, and James Patterson Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was first aired on March 18, 2018, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Michael Rauch
- First aired
- March 18, 2018
- Last aired
- August 25, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 2 (24 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 34 Films, Secret Hideout, James Patterson Entertainment
Instinct cast & crew
Instinct was created by Michael Rauch.
The cast features Alan Cumming as Dylan Reinhart, Bojana Novaković as Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Needham, Daniel Ings as Andy, Naveen Andrews as Julian Cousins, and Sharon Leal as Jasmine Gooden.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James S. Levine and it was produced by Kristin Bernstein and Bill Robinson.
Is Instinct worth watching?
Instinct holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 133 ratings, a solidly received crime series.
With 2 seasons and 24 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Instinct is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Instinct
Instinct isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Instinct
Alan Cumming
Dylan Reinhart
Bojana Novaković
Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Needham
Daniel Ings
Andy
Naveen Andrews
Julian Cousins
Sharon Leal
Jasmine Gooden
Instinct — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Instinct in United States?
Instinct is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Instinct in?
Instinct is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Instinct are there?
Instinct has 2 seasons with 24 episodes in total.
▸What is Instinct rated?
Instinct is rated TV-14. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 133 ratings.
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