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Blue Murder

2003 – 2009Show5 seasons19 episodes

CrimeDrama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

Blue Murder is a British crime drama television series based in Manchester. Shown on ITV from 2003 until 2009 when it was cancelled by the network, it starred Caroline Quentin as DCI Janine Lewis.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or big ideas.

Shows with

Blue Murder episodes

5 seasons · 19 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Cry Me a River: Part 1, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Cry Me a River: Part 2, 7.4
  1. S2 E1 Hit and Run, 7.6
  2. S2 E2 Up in Smoke, 7.7
  3. S2 E3 Fragile Relations, 7.5
  4. S2 E4 Lonely, 7.6
  1. S3 E1 Steady Eddie, 7.5
  2. S3 E2 Make Believe, 7.8
  3. S3 E3 The Spartacus Thing, 7.5
  4. S3 E4 In Deep, 7.5
  1. S4 E1 Not a Matter of Life and Death, 7.7
  2. S4 E2 Desperate Measures, 7.5
  3. S4 E3 Crisis Management, 7.6
  1. S5 E1 Having It All, 7.4
  2. S5 E2 Inside, 7.6
  3. S5 E3 Tooth and Claw, 7.4
  4. S5 E4 This Charming Man, 7.3
  5. S5 E5 Private Sins: Part 1, 7.7
  6. S5 E6 Private Sins: Part 2, 8.0

Cast

24 of 136 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Juliet May, Suri Krishnamma, Susan Tully
Written by
Cath Staincliffe, Elizabeth-Anne Wheal, Jeff Povey

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 18, 2003 · October 12, 2009 · Ended

First aired
May 18, 2003
Last aired
October 12, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 19 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

All Girls Want Bad Boys, Villain with Good Publicity, Karma Houdini +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Blue Murder?"

Questions about Blue Murder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Blue Murder worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Blue Murder okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Blue Murder?

19 h

About 19 hours: 19 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2009.

Can I half-watch Blue Murder?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Blue Murder use?

All Girls Want Bad BoysVillain with Good PublicityKarma HoudiniKarma Houdini WarrantyHistorical Villain UpgradeSwitching P.O.V.CliffhangerBreaking the Fourth WallCement Shoes"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueBribe BackfireHow We Got Hereand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including All Girls Want Bad Boys, Villain with Good Publicity, and Karma Houdini.