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C.I.D.

1998 – nowShow2 seasons1651 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureCrime
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A nostalgic, tense crime series about crime and mystery.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for tears, big ideas or romance.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 1651 episodes · best: S2E65 "CID Ke Naam Ek Gift" 9.6

Episodes

7.1
8.7

Story

A team of dedicated men and women in the Crime Investigation Department will risk everything to solve Mumbai's toughest, most complicated crimes.

Feels like

  • Classic Police Procedural
  • High-Stakes Crime Investigation
  • Team-Based Heroics
  • Nostalgic Indian Television
  • Fast-Paced Mystery
  • Moral Clarity
  • Dramatic Suspense
  • Iconic Character Dynamics
  • Accessible Entertainment

Cast

24 of 292 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nandu kaale, Salil Singh, Brijendra Pal Singh
Written by
Nitika Kanwar, Salil Singh, Naila Ali
Produced by
Brijendra Pal Singh, Pradeep Uppoor
Music by
Sanjay Wandrekar

Everyone

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Facts

January 21, 1998 · December 14, 2025 · Still running

First aired
January 21, 1998
Latest episode
December 14, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 1651 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Original language
Hindi
Made in
India
Available in
128 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream C.I.D.?"

Questions about C.I.D.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream C.I.D.?

Netflix

In the United States, C.I.D. streams on Netflix. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is C.I.D. worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.1). Season 1 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.1 against 8.7 for the best season.

Is C.I.D. okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch C.I.D.?

1238 h

About 1238 hours: 1651 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each since 1998, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch C.I.D.?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is C.I.D. plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is C.I.D. in English?

Hindi

No, it was made in Hindi.