Gang Busters

1952·Show
31Episodes in2Seasons
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

Pure FlixFawesomeCineverseMidnight PulpBest tv everTubi TV

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Gang Busters fingerprint

Emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, history, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Gang Busters is a 30 minute television series, hosted by Chester Morris, that aired on NBC from March 20 to Oct. 23, 1952. The series dramatized FBI cases.
Classic Crime DramaFBI CasesBlack-and-White TelevisionProcedural StorytellingHistorical True CrimeVintage TV SeriesLaw Enforcement FocusAnthology FormatMid-Century Television

Crew

Directed by:
Bill Karn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Gang Busters

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Where can I stream Gang Busters legally?

Pure FlixFawesomeCineverseMidnight PulpBest tv everTubi TV

Gang Busters is included with a subscription to Pure Flix and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gang Busters worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gang Busters rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Gang Busters have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 31 episodes.

When did Gang Busters air?

It ran from 1952 to 1952 and has ended.

What language is Gang Busters in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Gang Busters?

4AUCAMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gang Busters in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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