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Hardball

1989·Show
18Episodes in1Season
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
Episodes
IMDb7.2
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

When they play, they play for keeps.

Battles is a 45-year-old hard-nosed veteran cop who is forced to take a desk job or retire. Battles is soon assigned a new partner, the 25-year old hotshot Kaczierowski who follows his own set of rules when dealing with criminals. The pair are soon at odds over their respective methods of law enforcement. HARDBALL is an American crime drama television series that ran on NBC during the 1989-1990 television schedule.
Gritty Crime DramaHigh-Stakes InvestigationsPolice ProceduralAction-PackedUrban ThrillerConfrontational DialogueMoral Ambiguity80s AestheticLaw Enforcement Focus

Crew

Directed by:
David Hemmings, James Darren, Rob Bowman
Written by:
Frank Lupo, Allan Cole, Chris Bunch
Produced by:
John Ashley, Frank Lupo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Hardball worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hardball rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Hardball have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 18 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Hardball air?

It ran from 1989 to 1990 and has ended.

What language is Hardball in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Hardball use?

To Be a MasterPronouncing My Name for YouHairpin LockpickMinion with an F in EvilRod-and-Reel RepurposedAlpha BitchBall CannonInstant Humiliation: Just Add YouTube!Pet's Homage NameLockdownBig Brother BullyMacGyveringand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Hardball, including To Be a Master, Pronouncing My Name for You, Hairpin Lockpick.