Inspector George Gently

2008·Show
25Episodes in8Seasons·TV-G
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic–8.1Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

HooplaAcorn TVAcornTVSpectrum On Demand

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

In 1960s Britain, an upstanding detective takes on a dangerous world

Crime drama set in the 1960s about an old-school detective trying to come to terms with a time when the lines between the police and criminals have become blurred.
1960s Crime DramaDetective SeriesOld-School DetectiveMoral AmbiguityMysteryIntrigueCharacter-DrivenBleakBritish

Crew

Directed by:
Daniel O'Hara, Nicholas Renton, Ciarán Donnelly
Written by:
Peter Flannery, Mick Ford
Produced by:
Peter Flannery, Matthew Bird, Dominic Barlow

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Inspector George Gently

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Where can I stream Inspector George Gently legally?

HooplaAcorn TVAcornTVSpectrum On Demand

Inspector George Gently is included with a subscription to Acorn TV and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Inspector George Gently worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Inspector George Gently rated?

TV-GViolence

It's rated TV-G in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Inspector George Gently have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 25 episodes.

When did Inspector George Gently air?

It ran from 2008 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Inspector George Gently in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Inspector George Gently?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Inspector George Gently in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Inspector George Gently use?

JerkassBy-the-Book CopTwisted ChristmasNoble Bigot with a BadgePolitically Incorrect HeroAnd the Adventure ContinuesKnight Templar ParentFanservice with a SmileBlack Gal on White Guy DramaThe Coroner Doth Protest Too MuchTime-Delayed DeathNever Suicideand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for Inspector George Gently, including Jerkass, By-the-Book Cop, Twisted Christmas.

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