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Orange Roughies

2006·Show
20Episodes in2Seasons
33
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

The show centres around four main characters who are members of an elite New Zealand taskforce based in Auckland NZ, intended to be a combination of police and customs officers. Despite being an elite force, they are, as their commander Ron Maddock reminds them, under-funded, under-resourced and under the hammer. Because of this, the Roughies (as they are called) have to make sure that they perform exceptionally well to avoid being canned, as they are, after all, an experiment. Their members are: Detective Sergeant Danny Wilder, Senior Customs Officer Jane Durant, Detective Constable Zach Wiki and Noel Bullerton.
New Zealand Crime DramaPolice ProceduralTask Force OperationsUnderfunded HeroesInvestigative ThrillerContemporary RealismEnsemble CastHigh Stakes Missions

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Orange Roughies legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Orange Roughies worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Orange Roughies rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Orange Roughies have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 20 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Orange Roughies air?

It ran from 2006 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is Orange Roughies in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Orange Roughies?

3CADEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Orange Roughies in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.