The Fortune is a 4-part British psychological drama airing on Channel 5. It follows Amanda Blakefield, whose life changes after she unexpectedly inherits a large estate from a mysterious man she has never met. The inheritance pulls her into the hidden secrets of the powerful Worrall family.
Genre:
- Psychological drama
- Mystery thriller
- Family secrets drama
WHEN & WHERE TO WATCH The Fortune Channel 5 (COUNTRY-WISE)
United Kingdom
- Channel: Channel 5
- Streaming: My5 (catch-up after broadcast)
- Time: 9:00 PM (BST)
- Schedule: Weekly release
India
- TV: Not officially broadcast yet
- Streaming:
- My5 (via VPN or limited access)
- Future OTT release possible (not confirmed)
- Time: Around 1:30 AM IST (next day, UK simulcast)
United States
- No official broadcaster confirmed
- Possible platforms:
- BritBox (future possibility)
- VPN access to My5
Australia
- Not currently available on free TV
- Possible future release on BritBox Australia
Canada
- No confirmed platform
- Likely BritBox or VPN-based access
The Fortune Channel 5 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES
Original language:
- English (UK)
Subtitles:
- English (CC)
- Possible later international subtitles (French, Spanish depending on platform licensing)
The Fortune Channel 5 Rating
- IMDb expected range: 6.5–7.5 (not final)
- Audience reaction: Positive for performances and mystery setup
The Fortune Channel 5 Review
Strengths:
- Strong performances (Eleanor Tomlinson, Matthew Lewis)
- Engaging mystery storyline
- High production quality
Weaknesses:
- Familiar inheritance-mystery theme
- Slow pacing in early episodes
Overall: A slow-burn psychological thriller with strong acting and mystery-driven storytelling.
The Fortune Channel 5 Genre
- Psychological drama
- Mystery thriller
- Family drama
The Fortune Release Date
- Episode 1: June 2, 2026
- Series start: June 2, 2026
The Fortune Release Time
- United Kingdom: 9:00 PM BST
- India: 1:30 AM IST (next day)
- United States: ~4:00 PM ET
- Australia: ~6:00 AM AEST (next day)
The Fortune Channel 5 PLATFORM (COUNTRY-WISE)
- United Kingdom: Channel 5, My5
- United States: Not confirmed (likely BritBox later)
- India: Not officially available
- Canada: Not confirmed
- Australia: Possibly BritBox later
The Fortune Channel 5 FULL CAST
- Eleanor Tomlinson as Amanda Blakefield
- Matthew Lewis as Jimmy Blakefield
- Denis Lawson as Martin Worrall
- Rebecca Front as Fiona Worrall
- Callum Woodhouse as Anthony Worrall
- Stephen Tompkinson as Boots Mackintosh
- Paula Wilcox as Linda
- Danielle Walters as Sandy
- Nina Wadia as Laura
- James Younger as Luke Blakefield
The Fortune Channel 5 TOTAL EPISODES
- 4 episodes (limited series)
The Fortune (Channel 5, 2026) RUN TIME
- Approximately 60 minutes per episode
- Total runtime: around 4 hours
The Fortune (Channel 5, 2026) FULL EPISODE SCHEDULE
| Episode | Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Pilot / Inheritance begins | June 2, 2026 |
| Episode 2 | Investigation deepens | June 3, 2026 |
| Episode 3 | Secrets unravel | June 9, 2026 |
| Episode 4 | Finale | June 10, 2026 |
The Fortune Channel 5 EPISODE 2 DETAILS
- Release Date: June 3, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM (UK)
- Focus: Amanda investigates the inheritance further and uncovers deeper Worrall family secrets
What to expect
- Amanda lives a normal family life
- She receives a mysterious inheritance
- She becomes linked to the Worrall family
- Hidden secrets begin to surface
The Fortune is a short 4-episode psychological thriller focusing on mystery, inheritance, and family secrets. It is designed as a compact, intense drama with slow-building suspense and strong character-driven storytelling.
Disclaimer: Information is based on available sources; schedules, cast, and streaming details may change. Verify on official Channel 5 platforms.
