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The Bill

1984·Show
2372Episodes in26Seasons
IMDb6.7Metacritic–9.7
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The Bill fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets of London. From bomb threats to armed robbery and drug raids to the routine demands of policing this ground-breaking series focuses as much on crime as it does on the personal lives of its characters.
Procedural Crime DramaBritish Police RealismEnsemble Cast DynamicsSocial Commentary on PolicingGritty Urban AtmosphereMoral AmbiguityLegacy Television ClassicInvestigative MysteryWorkplace Hierarchy TensionsGrounded Violence

Crew

Directed by:
Brian Parker, Christopher Hodson, Laurence Moody
Written by:
J. C. Wilsher, Steve Griffiths, Geoff McQueen
Produced by:
Peter Cregeen, Matt Strevens, Pat Sandys

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Bill

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bill legally?

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Is The Bill worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bill rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does The Bill have?

26 seasons

It has 26 seasons with 2372 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did The Bill air?

It ran from 1984 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is The Bill in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Bill?

2GBGG

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bill in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bill use?

Da ChiefLeave the Camera RunningBoot Camp EpisodeDelivery Guy InfiltrationDouble Standard: Abuse, Female on MaleButt-MonkeyOld-Fashioned CopperInstantly Proven WrongMy LocalThe City NarrowsWritten-In AbsenceCrime Time Soapand 119 more

TV Tropes lists 131 storytelling tropes for The Bill, including Da Chief, Leave the Camera Running, Boot Camp Episode.