WAR (2026)
Take sides. Take everything.
An anthology series set in the elite world of London law following two rival firms, Cathcarts and Taylor & Byrne, as they face off in a different headline-making legal battle each season.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 2 October 2026 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | George Kay |
| Starring | Dominic West, Sienna Miller and Phoebe Fox |
| Seasons | 1 season, 8 episodes |
| Episode length | about 53 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 7 hours |
| Rated | TV-MA |
| Scores | TMDB users 7.4/10 |
Where to watch WAR
WAR is streaming on Max ($18.49 a month) in the US. At ten hours a week, all of the series takes about 1 month of Max, or $18.49 at list price.
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| Argentina | Max $9590 ARS |
| Australia | Max $15.99 AUD |
| Austria | Skygo |
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| Ecuador | Max $8.29 |
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| France | Max €9.99 |
| Germany | Skygo |
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| Ireland | Skygo, Now TV |
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| Mexico | Max $149 MXN |
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| United Kingdom | Skygo, Now TV £9.99 GBP |
| Uruguay | Max $U399 |
| Venezuela | Max |
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What kind of watch this is
WAR is a 2026 legal drama that pits two London law firms against each other in high-stakes battles. Created by George Kay, it stars Dominic West, Sienna Miller, and Phoebe Fox. The first season centers on a scandalous divorce involving a tech entrepreneur and a film star. Each episode runs 53 minutes, totaling 7 hours across 8 episodes. It is the kind of show where the stakes feel personal, even when the money is not. The tagline says take sides, but the series makes you question which side you actually want to be on.
What the critics said
Critics leaned positive, though not unanimously. Rotten Tomatoes reports an 87% approval rating based on 47 reviews, averaging 7.3 out of 10. The consensus calls it a heady drama with captivating performances and biting dialogue. Metacritic assigns a weighted score of 74 out of 100 from 27 critics, labeling the reception generally favorable. It is a solid entry in the genre, provided you enjoy watching lawyers talk.
How it did with audiences
The box office ledger is empty, which leaves the money question unanswered. Without a budget to measure against, the film’s financial footprint remains a mystery. The only number that lands is the 7.4 TMDB user score. It suggests a crowd that watched, thought, and settled on a solid but unremarkable verdict. A decent score in a vacuum is just a number, but it’s the only one we have to work with.
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Sources
- WAR on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q136436438 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “War (TV series)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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