# Where to watch The Defence (2018) in the UK

> The Defence (2018) is currently available to stream in the UK on Sky Go. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2018  
**Runtime:** 45 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Crime, Drama  
**Seasons:** 5  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T14:35:04.641Z)  

## Synopsis

Three-year-old Nikola Szlezyngier disappears in unexplained circumstances and her parents Angelika and Dawid are the main suspects. Angelika contacts an old friend Joanna Chylka, a brilliant, cynical and successful lawyer to help. With her new apprentice Kordian, Joanna will try to bring the case to a happy close.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Sky Go](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Defence)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Channel 4](https://www.channel4.com/search?q=The%20Defence)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Defence in the UK?**

The Defence (2018) is currently included in subscriptions to Sky Go in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Are all seasons of The Defence on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is The Defence on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Defence is currently included with: Sky Go.

**How accurate is this TV series's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/85233/the-defence-2018
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/3sohkhCEkIboAuJf8SH4H3HRmsU.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/85233/the-defence-2018.json

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