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Heart of the City

1986 – 1987Show1 season13 episodes

CrimeDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A tense drama series about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, laughs or awe.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E1 "Cold Steal and Neon" 7.0

Episodes

7.0

Story

Wes Kennedy is a cop who works long hours at night in order to spend the daytime with his two teenage kids Robin and Kevin... Heart of the City was a crime drama that aired on the ABC television network from September 1986 to January 1987.

Feels like

  • 80s Crime Drama
  • Police Procedural
  • Family-Centric
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Urban Life
  • Episodic Investigations
  • Teenage Life
  • Character-Driven
  • Classic TV Series

Cast

24 of 56 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Soul, Donald Petrie, Thomas Carter
Written by
Walter Brough

Everyone

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

Facts

September 20, 1986 · January 10, 1987 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 1986
Last aired
January 10, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Heart of the City worth watching?"

Questions about Heart of the City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Heart of the City worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Heart of the City 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 Heart of the City?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1987.

Can I half-watch Heart of the City?

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.