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The Beat

2000Show1 season6 episodes

CrimeDrama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic73–Rotten Tomatoes92%–
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic73–Rotten Tomatoes92%–

Summary

The Beat delves into the personal and professional lives of two young police recruits who patrol New York's streets.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Drop-in friendly

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The Beat episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Beat Goes On, 5.0
  2. S1 E2 They Say It's Your Birthday, 6.2
  3. S1 E4 Can I Get a Witness?, 6.3
  4. S1 E5 Cueca Solo, 6.6
  5. S1 E8 Get It on (Bang the Gong), 6.4

Cast

24 of 53 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Barry Levinson, Bruno Kirby, Adam Bernstein
Written by
Tom Fontana, Eric Overmyer, Julie Martin

Everyone

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Facts

March 21, 2000 · April 25, 2000 · Ended

First aired
March 21, 2000
Last aired
April 25, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Beat worth watching?"

Questions about The Beat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Beat worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (58).

How long does it take to watch The Beat?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2000.

Can I half-watch The Beat?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will The Beat make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).