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McCloud

1970 – 1977Show7 seasons46 episodesTV-PG

CrimeDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A nostalgic crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, scares or tears.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 46 episodes · best: S6E6 "The Day New York Turned Blue" 8.2

Episodes

7.0
7.1
7.6
7.8
7.8
7.6
7.5

Story

The Cowboy Cop On The Mean Streets Of New York

Deputy Marshal Sam McCloud of the small western town of Taos, New Mexico is assigned to the metropolitan New York City Police Department (NYPD) as a special investigator.

Feels like

  • Rugged Cowboy Cop
  • Procedural Mystery
  • 1970s Nostalgia
  • Charismatic Lead Performance
  • Urban vs. Rural Contrast
  • Episodic Crime Drama
  • Iconic Theme Music
  • Stoic Heroism

Cast

24 of 317 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Bruce Kessler, Russ Mayberry, Lou Antonio
Written by
Glen A. Larson, Michael Sloan, Michael Gleason
Produced by
Leslie Stevens, Winrich Kolbe, Michael Gleason

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 17, 1970 · April 17, 1977 · Ended

First aired
February 17, 1970
Last aired
April 17, 1977
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 46 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Curse Cut Short, Wheel Program, Arson, Murder, and Lifesaving +9

  • Curse Cut Short
  • Wheel Program
  • Arson, Murder, and Lifesaving
  • Cowboy Cop
  • Da Chief
  • Hidden Depths
  • Hand Cannon
  • Christmas Episode
  • Healthcare Motivation
  • Say My Name
  • Predatory Prostitute
  • Scenery Porn

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream McCloud?"

Questions about McCloud

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream McCloud?

PrimeThe Roku

In the United States, McCloud streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku.

Is McCloud worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7).

Does McCloud get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.0, and seasons 4 and 5 peak at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is The Day New York Turned Blue (season 6, episode 6) at 8.2, and the lowest is A Little Plot at Tranquil Valley (season 2, episode 5) at 6.5.

Is McCloud okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch McCloud?

92 h

About 92 hours: 46 episodes in 7 seasons of about 120 minutes each, aired from 1970 to 1977.

Can I half-watch McCloud?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does McCloud use?

Curse Cut ShortWheel ProgramArson, Murder, and LifesavingCowboy CopDa ChiefHidden DepthsHand CannonChristmas EpisodeHealthcare MotivationSay My NamePredatory ProstituteScenery Pornand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Curse Cut Short, Wheel Program, and Arson, Murder, and Lifesaving.