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Annika

2021·Show
12Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb7.3Metacritic645.4Rotten Tomatoes83%81%
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Where to watch

PBSPBS MasterpieceKQEDThirteenWETA+

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The sharp, witty and enigmatic DI Annika Strandhed, as she heads up a new specialist Marine Homicide Unit (MHU) that is tasked with investigating the unexplained, brutal, and seemingly unfathomable murders.
British Crime DramaPolice ProceduralMarine Homicide UnitWitty DetectiveMystery SolvingCharacter-DrivenFourth Wall BreaksIntriguing CasesSharp DialogueScottish Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Sahil Arora, Philip John, Annie Griffin
Written by:
Sahil Arora, Nick Walker, Frances Poet
Produced by:
Sahil Arora, Kieran Parker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Annika

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Annika legally?

PBSPBS MasterpieceKQEDThirteenWETA+

Annika is included with a subscription to PBS, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on KQED. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Annika worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Annika rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Annika have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 12 episodes of about 48 minutes each.

Is Annika based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Annika?

Critics74
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Annika much the same way.

When did Annika air?

It ran from 2021 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Annika in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Annika?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Annika in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Annika use?

Working with the ExDeath FlightDramatic IronyDumped via Text MessageLeft HangingThe Food Poisoning IncidentWham LineBratty Teenage DaughterLow ClearanceVacation EpisodeDaddy Had a Good Reason for Abandoning YouYour Son All Alongand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Annika, including Working with the Ex, Death Flight, Dramatic Irony.