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El C.I.D.

1990 – nowShow3 seasons19 episodes

ComedyDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

Two British police officers uproot themselves and move to Spain. They watch ex-pat British mobsters.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Pure escapism

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or warmth.

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Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Baz Taylor, Tom Clegg, Richard Spence
Written by
Jimmy McGovern

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 7, 1990 · March 2, 1992 · Still running

First aired
February 7, 1990
Latest episode
March 2, 1992
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 19 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English

Tropes

Wham Line, Bilingual Bonus, Would Not Shoot a Civilian +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is El C.I.D. worth watching?"

Questions about El C.I.D.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is El C.I.D. worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.6).

Will El C.I.D. make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

What tropes does El C.I.D. use?

Wham LineBilingual BonusWould Not Shoot a CivilianHistorical Badass UpgradeYoung Future Famous PeopleBadass SpaniardOld SoldierPerfectly Arranged MarriageColor-Coded for Your ConvenienceNot the Fall That Kills You…Cool CrownHistorical In-Jokeand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 tropes for it, including Wham Line, Bilingual Bonus, and Would Not Shoot a Civilian.