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Z-Cars

1962·Show
804Episodes in12Seasons
72
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IMDb7.1
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IMDb7.1
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Z-Cars fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

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 Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Z-Cars or Z Cars is a British television drama series centred on the work of mobile uniformed police in the fictional town of Newtown, based on Kirkby, Merseyside. Produced by the BBC, it debuted in January 1962 and ran until September 1978.
Gritty Police ProceduralWorking-Class RealismIconic Theme MusicNorthern English DialectEnsemble Cast DynamicsSocial CommentaryClassic British TVProcedural MysteryNostalgic AtmosphereCharacter-Driven Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Derek Martinus, Paddy Russell, Morris Barry
Written by:
Allan Prior, John Hopkins, David Ellis
Produced by:
Roderick Graham, David Rose

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Z-Cars

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Where can I stream Z-Cars legally?

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Is Z-Cars worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Z-Cars rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does Z-Cars have?

12 seasons

It has 12 seasons with 804 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did Z-Cars air?

It ran from 1962 to 1978 and has ended.

What language is Z-Cars in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does Z-Cars use?

No Communities Were HarmedOop NorthCowboy CopLead Police DetectiveDomestic AbuseBack for the FinalePolice ProceduralRetoolDarker and Edgier

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Z-Cars, including No Communities Were Harmed, Oop North, Cowboy Cop.