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Underbelly

2008·Show
68Episodes in6Seasons·NR
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , drama series: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Episodes

7.9
8.0
8.0
7.6
7.4
6.3

About

Underbelly is an Australian television true crime-drama series, each series is a stand alone story based on real-life events.
Australian True Crime DramaGritty Underworld RealismBiographical Gangster SagaIntense Police ProceduralSocietal Corruption CritiqueVisceral ViolenceComplex Character StudiesHigh-Stakes TensionMoral AmbiguityCultural Impact

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Underbelly

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Underbelly worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8). Season 6 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.3 against 8.0 for the best season.

Which season of Underbelly is best?

Seasons 2 and 3, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 6 is the weakest at 6.3. The highest-rated episode is Alpha and Omega (season 3, episode 13) at 8.4, and the lowest is Squizzy Makes the Front Page (season 6, episode 6) at 5.0.

How long does it take to watch Underbelly?

68 h

About 68 hours: 68 episodes in 6 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2013.

Will I feel good after watching Underbelly?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Underbelly use?

Drives Like Crazy"Eureka!" MomentCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveAx-CrazyTeam Power WalkDecoy ProtagonistMood WhiplashThe QueenpinArtistic License – HistoryDriven to SuicideThe Determinatorand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Drives Like Crazy, "Eureka!" Moment, and Corrupt Corporate Executive.