Matthew Macfadyen plays Detective Inspector Edmund Reid, Jerome Flynn plays Detective Sergeant Bennet Drake, and Adam Rothenberg plays Captain Homer Jackson in the BBC crime drama Ripper Street.
Main cast
- Detective Inspector Edmund ReidMatthew Macfadyen1–5Main
- Detective Sergeant Bennet DrakeJerome Flynn1–5Main
- Captain Homer JacksonAdam Rothenberg1–5Main
- Rose ErskineMyAnna Buring1–5Main
- PC Dick HobbsDavid Dawson1–2Main
- Long Susan HartCharlene McKenna1–5Main
Supporting cast
- Sergeant Frank ThatcherDamien Molony3–5Supp
- Dr. Amelia FraynClive Russell1–2Supp
- Deborah GorenLucy Cohu1–2Supp
- PC Ned ShawBenjamin O’Mahony1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- Frederick AbberlineClive Russell1Guest
- Joseph MerrickJoseph Gilgun1Guest
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About this cast
Ripper Street is a BBC crime drama set in the East End of London in the aftermath of the Jack the Ripper murders. The series follows Detective Inspector Edmund Reid and his team as they tackle crime and corruption in the Whitechapel district.
FAQs
Who plays Detective Inspector Edmund Reid in Ripper Street?
Matthew Macfadyen plays Detective Inspector Edmund Reid.
How many seasons of Ripper Street are there?
There are 5 seasons of Ripper Street, airing from 2012 to 2016.
Is Ripper Street based on a true story?
The series is set in the aftermath of the real Jack the Ripper murders, but the main characters and storylines are fictional.
Who plays Captain Homer Jackson in Ripper Street?
Adam Rothenberg plays Captain Homer Jackson.
Where was Ripper Street filmed?
Ripper Street was primarily filmed in Dublin, Ireland, with some location shooting in London.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026