State of Play
The murder of Sonia Baker, a young political researcher, leads journalist Cal McCaffrey to uncover complex links between government and big business.
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Where is State of Play streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Channel 4, UKTV Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | BritBox, Stan | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | BBC Player Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video |
About State of Play
State of Play is a 2003 English-language mystery, drama and crime series created by Paul Abbott. The cast is led by Bill Nighy, David Morrissey, Kelly Macdonald. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings.
State of Play was produced in United Kingdom. It was first aired on May 18, 2003, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Paul Abbott
- First aired
- May 18, 2003
- Last aired
- June 22, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One, BBC Four
- Country
- United Kingdom
State of Play cast & crew
State of Play was created by Paul Abbott.
The cast features Bill Nighy as Cameron Foster, David Morrissey as Stephen Collins, Kelly Macdonald as Della Smith, John Simm as Cal McAffrey, Polly Walker as Anne Collins, and Philip Glenister as DCI William Bell.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nicholas Hooper, cinematography is by Chris Seager, and it was produced by Hilary Bevan Jones.
Is State of Play worth watching?
State of Play holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 112 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed mystery series.
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy mystery, drama, and crime, State of Play is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of State of Play
Bill Nighy
Cameron Foster
David Morrissey
Stephen Collins
Kelly Macdonald
Della Smith
John Simm
Cal McAffrey
Polly Walker
Anne Collins
Philip Glenister
DCI William Bell
James McAvoy
Dan Foster
Michael Feast
Andrew Wilson
Amelia Bullmore
Helen Preger
Marc Warren
Dominic Foy
Rebekah Staton
Liz
Benedict Wong
Pete Cheng
State of Play — FAQs
▸Where can I watch State of Play in United States?
State of Play is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is State of Play in?
State of Play is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of State of Play are there?
State of Play has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is State of Play rated?
State of Play is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 112 ratings.
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