The Last Detective fingerprintStrong craft, low-key.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Wholesome
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime
Standout characters, performances, and dialogue
Functional look and sound
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Last Detective is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime
Its world is built around everyday modern life, mystery, and crime.
Standout characters, performances, and dialogue
The characters, performances, and dialogue stand out.
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The Last Detective is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
4 seasons
It has 4 seasons with 17 episodes of about 90 minutes each.
It ran from 2003 to 2007 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Last Detective in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Last Detective, including Those Two Guys, Reading Lips, The Last Title.
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