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Backup

1995 – 1997Show2 seasons14 episodes

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

Drama about the working lives of policemen and women in an Operational Support Unit.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

Shows with

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Douglas Mackinnon, Bob Blagden
Produced by
Chris Parr

Everyone

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

Facts

September 7, 1995 · July 2, 1997 · Ended

First aired
September 7, 1995
Last aired
July 2, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 14 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English

Tropes

Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep", Groin Attack, Twofer Token Minority +2

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Backup worth watching?"

Questions about Backup

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Backup worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.7).

How long does it take to watch Backup?

12 h

About 12 hours: 14 episodes in 2 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1997.

Can I half-watch Backup?

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.