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Cracker

1997 – 1999Show1 season16 episodes

CrimeDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes60%–
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes60%–

Summary

Crime drama based on the UK TV series about Gerry "Fitz" Fitzgerald, a brilliant but troubled criminal psychologist working alongside the Los Angeles police department.

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  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Cracker episodes

1 season · 16 episodes

  1. S1 E1 True Romance: Part 1, 7.7
  2. S1 E2 True Romance: Part 2, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 Madwoman, 6.3
  4. S1 E4 Lemmings Will Fly, 7.0
  5. S1 E5 Hell Hath No Fury, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, 7.0
  7. S1 E7 Sons and Lovers, 7.0
  8. S1 E8 Talk to Me, 7.2
  9. S1 E9 If: Part 1, 7.5
  10. S1 E10 If: Part 2, 8.0
  11. S1 E11 An American Dream, 7.5
  12. S1 E12 The Club, 7.3
  13. S1 E13 Best Boys, 7.0
  14. S1 E14 Faustian Fitz, 7.3
  15. S1 E15 First Love: Part 1, 7.8
  16. S1 E16 First Love: Part 2, 7.6

Cast

24 of 57 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Stephen Cragg, Perry Lang, Tucker Gates
Written by
Natalie Chaidez, Barry Pullman
Produced by
Jim Leonard, Scott Brazil

Everyone

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Facts

September 18, 1997 · May 22, 1999 · Ended

First aired
September 18, 1997
Last aired
May 22, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Forensic Drama, Insufferable Genius, Faith–Heel Turn +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Cracker?"

Questions about Cracker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cracker?

The RokuPluto TV

In the United States, Cracker is free with ads on The Roku and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Cracker worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

How long does it take to watch Cracker?

16 h

About 16 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 1999.

Will I feel good after watching Cracker?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Cracker make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

What tropes does Cracker use?

Forensic DramaInsufferable GeniusFaith–Heel TurnKilled Off for RealShut Up, Hannibal!The Villain Knows Where You LiveAnonymous Public Phone CallToken MinorityGood Cop/Bad CopDivine Race LiftCaptain ObviousKick the Dogand 115 more

TV Tropes lists 127 tropes for it, including Forensic Drama, Insufferable Genius, and Faith–Heel Turn.