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Spiral

2005 – 2020Show8 seasons86 episodes

Action & AdventureCrime
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

Summary

This gritty crime drama set in the dark underbelly of Paris follows police officers and lawyers as they investigate and prosecute crimes. Throw any romantic notion of Paris out the window. Crime is dark. The legal system is darker. This is Spiral.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Spiral episodes

8 seasons · 86 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 7.8
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 7.7
  8. S1 E8 Episode #1.8, 7.7
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.7
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 7.8
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.9
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 7.9
  5. S2 E5 Episode #2.5, 7.9
  6. S2 E6 Episode #2.6, 8.0
  7. S2 E7 Episode #2.7, 8.1
  8. S2 E8 Episode #2.8, 8.3
  1. S3 E1 Episode #3.1, 7.9
  2. S3 E2 Episode #3.2, 7.9
  3. S3 E3 Episode #3.3, 7.9
  4. S3 E4 Episode #3.4, 7.8
  5. S3 E5 Episode #3.5, 8.0
  6. S3 E6 Episode #3.6, 7.9
  7. S3 E7 Episode #3.7, 8.1
  8. S3 E8 Episode #3.8, 8.0
  9. S3 E9 Episode #3.9, 8.1
  10. S3 E10 Episode #3.10, 8.0
  11. S3 E11 Episode #3.11, 8.0
  12. S3 E12 Episode #3.12, 8.2
  1. S4 E1 Episode #4.1, 7.6
  2. S4 E2 Episode #4.2, 7.8
  3. S4 E3 Episode #4.3, 7.8
  4. S4 E4 Episode #4.4, 8.0
  5. S4 E5 Episode #4.5, 7.9
  6. S4 E6 Episode #4.6, 7.9
  7. S4 E7 Episode #4.7, 7.9
  8. S4 E8 Episode #4.8, 7.8
  9. S4 E9 Episode #4.9, 8.1
  10. S4 E10 Episode #4.10, 7.9
  11. S4 E11 Episode #4.11, 8.2
  12. S4 E12 Episode #4.12, 8.5
  1. S5 E1 Episode #5.1, 8.3
  2. S5 E2 Episode #5.2, 8.1
  3. S5 E3 Episode #5.3, 8.3
  4. S5 E4 Episode #5.4, 8.2
  5. S5 E5 Episode #5.5, 8.2
  6. S5 E6 Episode #5.6, 8.4
  7. S5 E7 Episode #5.7, 8.3
  8. S5 E8 Episode #5.8, 8.1
  9. S5 E9 Episode #5.9, 8.3
  10. S5 E10 Episode #5.10, 8.3
  11. S5 E11 Episode #5.11, 8.2
  12. S5 E12 Episode #5.12, 8.1
  1. S6 E1 Episode #6.1, 8.0
  2. S6 E2 Episode #6.2, 8.1
  3. S6 E3 Nouvelle enquête, 8.2
  4. S6 E4 Episode #6.4, 8.3
  5. S6 E5 Episode #6.5, 8.2
  6. S6 E6 Episode #6.6, 8.2
  7. S6 E7 Episode #6.7, 8.2
  8. S6 E8 Episode #6.8, 8.3
  9. S6 E9 Episode #6.9, 8.1
  10. S6 E10 Episode #6.10, 8.3
  11. S6 E11 Episode #6.11, 8.2
  12. S6 E12 Episode #6.12, 8.4
  1. S7 E1 Episode #7.1, 8.0
  2. S7 E2 Episode #7.2, 8.1
  3. S7 E3 Episode #7.3, 8.1
  4. S7 E4 Episode #7.4, 8.1
  5. S7 E5 Episode #7.5, 8.0
  6. S7 E6 Episode #7.6, 8.1
  7. S7 E7 Episode #7.7, 8.1
  8. S7 E8 Episode #7.8, 8.1
  9. S7 E9 Episode #7.9, 8.1
  10. S7 E10 Episode #7.10, 8.2
  11. S7 E11 Episode #7.11, 8.2
  12. S7 E12 Episode #7.12, 8.8
  1. S8 E1 Episode #8.1, 8.1
  2. S8 E2 Episode #8.2, 8.0
  3. S8 E3 Episode #8.3, 8.0
  4. S8 E4 Episode #8.4, 8.1
  5. S8 E5 Episode #8.5, 8.2
  6. S8 E6 Episode #8.6, 8.2
  7. S8 E7 Episode #8.7, 8.1
  8. S8 E8 Episode #8.8, 8.0
  9. S8 E9 Episode #8.9, 8.4
  10. S8 E10 Episode #8.10, 8.7

Cast

24 of 51 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Pascal Chaumeil, Philippe Triboit
Written by
Erwan Augoyard

Everyone

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

Facts

December 13, 2005 · October 5, 2020 · Ended

First aired
December 13, 2005
Last aired
October 5, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
8 seasons · 86 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
French
Also spoken
English
Made in
France
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Spiral

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spiral?

PlexHooplaMZ ChoiceMhz Choice

In the United States, Spiral streams on MZ Choice and Mhz Choice, and it is free with ads on Plex and Hoopla. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Spiral worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.5).

Does Spiral get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.6, and seasons 5, 6, and 7 peak at 8.2. The highest-rated episode is Episode #7.12 (season 7, episode 12) at 8.8, and the lowest is Episode #1.1 (season 1, episode 1) at 7.4.

How long does it take to watch Spiral?

69 h

About 69 hours: 86 episodes in 8 seasons of about 48 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2020.

Will I feel good after watching Spiral?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Spiral in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.