Customer Ratings & Reviews

I wasn't quite sure what to expect going into this because how far can you run with a story about Jack the Ripper? Turns out, though the Ripper though a constant threat shadowing the people of White Chapel (at least in this season), it isn't really about him. It's about the men trying to keep order in the very rough streets of White Chapel. Matthew Macfayden wonderfully plays Edmund Reid, the moral center (despite everything) in a place that's sorely lacking. Also fantastic is Jerome Flynn as Bennet Drake. As a side note, the language used in the series fascinates me - there's an almost Shakesperean quality to it.

Great new bbc show. The acting is mostly superb, with a few odd physical choices. Set in the aftermath of the Ripper murders in Whitechapel, British detectives solve crimes, afraid that the Ripper may strike again. If I had to come up with a complaint, Jerome Flynn (Bronn from Game of Thrones) is underutilized at times, and frankly the episodes featuring his character more tend to be the better and more exciting episodes of the show. Also to Game of Thrones fans, lots of actors from that show show up as guest stars here.

If you enjoy these period time piece shows/movies of the late nineteenth century, then you'll enjoy Ripper Street. It reminds me a lot of Sherlock Holmes. There's drama, suspense, humor, and more. I found it well acted and believable. I can't wait to watch more!

The movie was really entertaining and and well done it was made in the setting like in real time very entertaining and interesting would recommend to anyone that likes the show about crimes from the past

"Ripper Street" does for London ca. 1890 what "Murdoch Mysteries" does for Toronto a few years later, albeit with a much grittier tone and visual style. Well-done mysteries with social underpinnings, a solid cast (except for the American guy) and good production values make this a keeper. I'll definitely get the subsequent seasons.

This is a show that draws on a lot of other BBC shows, and while I thought that would make it unenjoyable, it has not been so. The leads are very strong, as is the scenery and art direction. I'm not a fan of shows that have 'mythologies' associate with them, and Ripper Street has that. Too many obscure references to back stories without payoff.

The DVD was on sale at Best Buys, and I am glad that I bought it. The story surrounds the Jack the Ripper crime. Well worth the watch.

I had heard great things about this show and purchased Seasons 1 and 2. AMAZING show....great plot lines...very good actors !!

Interesting show done by the BBC about the hunt for Jack the Ripper. Another entertaining period drama.

Love this series even though not all cases are about jack the ripper. Great series either way.

Great show, there just enough drama, and action would recommended to a friend just wish there series was longer

This series will blow you away!!Great story ,fantastic acting ,an all around must own.You will not be sorry!!!

A WONDERFULK "TWIST" ON HISTORIC EVENTS. TERRIFIC AND ORIGINAL PLOTS...PLUS EXCELLENT PRODUCTION VALES!

Wonderful depiction of late 1800's England/London/Whitechapel. Intnese crime stories, exactingly acted.

This is a great new show I heard about and decided to buy it and I have not been let down!

This one will not disappoint those who like crime-kapers.

Saw this series on BBC. Excellent viewing powerful

good season probably the best so far back to streets of london

Highly recommended series. Very well written characters.

Good show based on solving mysteries during the jack the ripper era. Would highly recommend