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Thin Blue Line

2021 – nowShow3 seasons24 episodes

CrimeDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A tense, moving drama series about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E7 "Avsnitt 7" 8.2

Episodes

7.8
7.5
7.3

Story

Swedish drama series about police officers in Malmö, their tiring work and the difficulties of keeping their personal and professional life separate.

Feels like

  • Gritty Police Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Realism
  • Nordic Noir
  • Psychological Depth
  • Intertwined Personal Lives
  • Authentic Portrayal
  • Urban Setting
  • Slow-Burn
  • Contemporary Issues

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Anders Hazelius, Sanna Lenken, Mikael Hansson
Written by
Erik Ahrnbom, Cilla Jackert, Malin Marmgren

Everyone

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

Facts

January 17, 2021 · November 1, 2024 · Still running

First aired
January 17, 2021
Latest episode
November 1, 2024
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

Dirty Old Man, Oblivious Guilt Slinging, Obstructive Bureaucrat +9

  • Dirty Old Man
  • Oblivious Guilt Slinging
  • Obstructive Bureaucrat
  • Odd Couple
  • Funny Puke Bucket
  • Not What It Looks Like
  • Ask a Stupid Question...
  • Stock "Yuck!"
  • The Cape
  • Take That!
  • One Dialogue, Two Conversations
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy

12 of 146 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Thin Blue Line?"

Questions about Thin Blue Line

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thin Blue Line?

Viaplay

In the United States, Thin Blue Line streams on Viaplay. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Thin Blue Line worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8).

Which season of Thin Blue Line is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Avsnitt 7 (season 1, episode 7) at 8.2, and the lowest is Avsnitt 6 (season 3, episode 6) at 6.7.

How long does it take to watch Thin Blue Line?

23 h

About 23 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 58 minutes each since 2021, and it's still in production.

Is Thin Blue Line plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Thin Blue Line in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.

What tropes does Thin Blue Line use?

Dirty Old ManOblivious Guilt SlingingObstructive BureaucratOdd CoupleFunny Puke BucketNot What It Looks LikeAsk a Stupid Question...Stock "Yuck!"The CapeTake That!One Dialogue, Two ConversationsI Want My Beloved to Be Happyand 134 more

TV Tropes lists 146 tropes for it, including Dirty Old Man, Oblivious Guilt Slinging, and Obstructive Bureaucrat.