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A Case For Two

1981·Show
300Episodes in33Seasons
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Violence4

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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About

Ein Fall für zwei is a German television series, which premiered on September 11, 1981 on ZDF. The series, located in Frankfurt am Main, features two main characters who solve crimes: a defense attorney and a private investigator. Josef Matula, a former German police officer, has gone into private business. His method of investigation is very effective and direct, and he sometimes even resorts to dirty tricks. Claus Theo Gärtner has portrayed the role since the start of the series.
Classic German ProceduralLawyer-Detective DuoNostalgic Crime SolvingFrankfurt SettingEpisodic MysteryCharacter-Driven InvestigationTraditional TV DramaLegal & Detective SynergyComfort Viewing

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Where can I stream A Case For Two legally?

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Is A Case For Two worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Case For Two rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does A Case For Two have?

33 seasons

It has 33 seasons with 300 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did A Case For Two air?

It ran from 1981 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is A Case For Two in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch A Case For Two?

4ATCHCZDE

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What tropes does A Case For Two use?

Action HeroCharacter Aged with the ActorCramming the CoffinFat and SkinnyGood Lawyers, Good ClientsInstrumental Theme TuneThe Hero DiesRed-Light DistrictLaw ProceduralRhythm TypewriterStrictly FormulaRed Herringand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for A Case For Two, including Action Hero, Character Aged with the Actor, Cramming the Coffin.