‘Fightland’ Episode 5 Release Date and Time Details

Starz’s boxing crime drama has quickly become one of the summer’s most discussed new series, and fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Duke Kilroy’s quest for revenge. With four episodes now behind us, the countdown to episode five is officially underway.

‘Fightland‘ centers on Maduka “Duke” Kilroy, a former heavyweight champion who spent eight years in prison following a brutal attack that took his brother’s life. Since returning to London, Duke has been entangled with the Marshall crime family, and episode five is set to elevate the stakes even higher.

Episode five is slated to premiere on August 28, continuing the show’s consistent weekly rollout since its debut. ‘Fightland’ will continue with episode 5, “I Want This,” on August 28, followed by episode 6, “There Is a War Coming,” on September 4, and episode 7, “Without Me, There Is No You,” on September 11. While some sources have listed the episode under a different title, the August 28 date has been confirmed across various release calendars.

New episodes have consistently been available on the Starz platform at a designated hour each week. Episodes premiere on the Starz streaming service at 12 a.m. ET on their respective release dates. For those who prefer to watch live, each new episode also airs on Fridays at 8 p.m. EST on the Starz cable channel.

Viewers looking to binge should be aware that the season will not be released all at once. The eight-episode drama premiered its first episode on July 31, 2026, with a new episode arriving every Friday, and each episode running approximately 50 to 60 minutes.

For audiences in the United States, the show remains a Starz exclusive. ‘Fightland’ airs solely on Starz, which costs $11.99 a month after a seven-day free trial, and can be bundled with other streaming services at a discounted rate. Viewers can stream episode five as soon as it drops through the Starz app or any of its on-demand platforms.

International fans have a slightly different schedule. UK viewers will see ‘Fightland’ premiere on Sky Atlantic on August 27, roughly a month after its Starz debut. This means British audiences will still be catching up on earlier episodes while American viewers move into episode five.

Once the UK rollout catches up, the series will also be available through the NOW streaming service. Audiences in the United Kingdom and Ireland can watch through Sky Atlantic and NOW starting in August 2026.

The season has been steadily building towards a direct confrontation between Duke and the man he holds responsible for his brother’s death. Duke Kilroy becomes heavyweight champion of the world on the same night a brutal assault leaves his brother Calvin dead, leading Duke to a US prison for eight years. Upon his release, he returns home seeking vengeance against Kingsley Marshall, the criminal kingpin and former promoter he believes betrayed him.

Episode four left Duke’s double life more precarious than ever, and that tension is expected to carry directly into episode five. With Kingsley Marshall still lurking in the shadows and Duke’s cover becoming increasingly fragile, viewers have much to discuss regarding whether Duke’s carefully constructed facade or his tenuous alliance with the Marshall family will crack first.

The cast driving this unfolding drama includes several well-known faces from British television. Howard Charles stars as Duke Kilroy, alongside Nicholas Pinnock as Kingsley Marshall, Deborah Ayorinde as Joy Marshall, Charles Babalola as Ezekiel Marshall, Anita-Joy Uwajeh as Cebella Marshall, Tahirah Sharif as Kim Harper, Tyler Conti as Justin Hall, and Richard Pepple as Gary Kilroy.

With the finale now in sight, fans have a clear roadmap of what lies ahead. The season finale, titled “You Won’t See Me Coming,” is scheduled to wrap things up on September 25. This gives the series a total of eight weeks from premiere to conclusion.

The show has received a solid critical reception without being universally acclaimed. On Rotten Tomatoes, 73 percent of 11 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.4 out of 10, while Metacritic assigned the series a score of 58 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating mixed or average reviews.

Behind the scenes, the series boasts significant industry talent. “Fightland” is produced by G-Unit Film and Television and Expanded Media, with Otto Bathurst directing the first two episodes and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson serving as executive producer alongside creators Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith.

As Duke Kilroy approaches a direct confrontation with Kingsley Marshall, the pressure within the Marshall household is set to intensify. With episode five arriving this Friday, who do you think Duke will turn to first when his cover begins to unravel, an ally within the Marshall family or someone from his life before prison?