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Small Axe

We are the small axe.

2020 ★ 6.9 1 season 5 eps TV-MA

Drama

An anthology series of five stories looking at the lives of a group of friends and their families in London’s West Indian community from the late 1960s to the early 80s.

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Small Axe is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Steve McQueen has 1 season and 5 total episodes, rated 6.9/10 by 96 viewers.

Last verified: October 18, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 5 total across 1 season

5 episodes20203 watched

Nov 15, 2020★ 7.3

The true story of The Mangrove Nine, who clashed with London police in 1970. The trial that followed was the first judicial acknowledgment of behaviour motivated by racial hatred within the Metropolitan Police.

Lover's Rock✓

Nov 22, 2020★ 6.3

A single evening at a house party in 1980s West London sets the scene, developing intertwined relationships against a background of violence, romance and music.

Red, White and Blue✓

Nov 29, 2020★ 6.7

Spotlights the true story of Leroy Logan, who at a young age saw his father assaulted by two policemen, motivating him to join the Metropolitan Police and change their racist attitudes from within.

Alex Wheatle✓

Dec 6, 2020★ 5.8

Alex Wheatle follows the true story of award-winning writer, Alex Wheatle, from a young boy through his early adult years. Having spent his childhood in a mostly white institutional care home with no love or family, he finally finds not only a sense of community for the first time in Brixton, but his identity and ability to grow his passion for music and DJing. When he is thrown in prison during the Brixton Uprising of 1981, he confronts his past and sees a path to healing.

Dec 13, 2020★ 6.5

The coming of age story of 12-year-old Kingsley, who has a fascination for astronauts and rockets. When Kingsley is pulled to the headmaster's office for being disruptive in class, he discovers he's being sent to a school for those with "special needs." Distracted by working two jobs, his parents are unaware of the unofficial segregation policy at play, preventing many Black children from receiving the education they deserve, until a group of West Indian women take matters into their own hands.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Small Axe have?

Small Axe has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

Is Small Axe still on the air?

Small Axe has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Small Axe?

Small Axe airs on BBC One.

When did Small Axe first air?

Small Axe first aired on November 15, 2020.

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