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We Own This City

2022·Show
6Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic836.0Rotten Tomatoes93%79%
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IMDb7.6Metacritic836.0Rotten Tomatoes93%79%
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We Own This City fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

In a war, you count the bodies and call them victories.

The story of the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force — and the corruption and moral collapse that befell an American city in which the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest were championed at the expense of actual police work.
Gritty Crime DramaPolice CorruptionSystemic FailureBleak RealismSocial CommentaryIntense & UnflinchingCharacter-DrivenDocumentary StyleMoral CollapseBased on True Events

Crew

Directed by:
Reinaldo Marcus Green
Produced by:
John Mabry, Reena Rexrode
Composed by:
Kris Bowers

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about We Own This City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream We Own This City legally?

HBO Max

We Own This City is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is We Own This City worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is We Own This City rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does We Own This City have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes.

Is We Own This City based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on We Own This City?

Critics88
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate We Own This City higher (88) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did We Own This City air?

It ran from 2022 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is We Own This City in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch We Own This City?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for We Own This City in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does We Own This City use?

No Warrant? No Problem!Even Evil Has StandardsLittle People Are SurrealAt Least I Admit ItPolice BrutalityAffably EvilDrinking on DutyTitle DropOnly in It for the MoneyAuthor AppealObviously EvilBittersweet Endingand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for We Own This City, including No Warrant? No Problem!, Even Evil Has Standards, Little People Are Surreal.