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Whitechapel

2009·Show
18Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.8Metacritic747.4Rotten Tomatoes75%85%
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Whitechapel fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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Episode ratings

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About

Detective Inspector Chandler investigates copycat killers in London's East End.
British Crime ThrillerHistorical Murder MysteryPsychological DetectiveGritty Urban SettingCopycat KillersObsessive ProtagonistLondon East EndDark AtmosphereIntricate Plot

Crew

Directed by:
SJ Clarkson, David Evans, John Strickland
Written by:
Caroline Ip, Ben Court
Produced by:
Marcus Wilson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Whitechapel

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Where can I stream Whitechapel legally?

PrimeHuluPeacockBritboxThe RokuBritBoxAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Whitechapel is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and BritBox in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Whitechapel worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Whitechapel rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Whitechapel have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 18 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Whitechapel?

Critics75
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Whitechapel much the same way.

When did Whitechapel air?

It ran from 2009 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Whitechapel in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Whitechapel?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Whitechapel in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Whitechapel use?

It's All About MeOur Demons Are DifferentHidden BadassYoko Oh NoGreater-Scope VillainIgnored Enamored UnderlingRemember the New Guy?The BeardAlways Identical TwinsThe Law of Conservation of DetailThe CoronerIdiot Balland 88 more

TV Tropes lists 100 storytelling tropes for Whitechapel, including It's All About Me, Our Demons Are Different, Hidden Badass.