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Bergerac

1981·Show
81Episodes in9Seasons
IMDb6.9
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Bergerac fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Jim Bergerac is a detective sergeant in The Foreigners Office who likes to do things his own way. While dealing with his own personal demons Bergerac has a knack of finding trouble, and sometimes causing it.
Classic British Detective DramaJersey SettingFlawed ProtagonistNostalgic AtmospherePsychological DepthProcedural MysteryMelancholic ToneJohn Nettles Performance

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Tronson, Tristan de Vere Cole, Robert Young
Written by:
Robert Banks Stewart, Rod Beacham, Brian Finch

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bergerac

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bergerac worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bergerac rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Bergerac have?

9 seasons

It has 9 seasons with 81 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Bergerac air?

It ran from 1981 to 1991 and has ended.

What language is Bergerac in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Bergerac?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bergerac in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bergerac use?

Downer EndingBus CrashChuck Cunningham SyndromeHero's Classic CarKnight in Sour ArmourSeries FauxnaleSenseless ViolinsRearrange the SongUnexpectedly Dark EpisodeKilled Off for RealFoe Romance SubtextAnimal Wrongs Groupand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Bergerac, including Downer Ending, Bus Crash, Chuck Cunningham Syndrome.