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Heartbeat

1992 – 2010Show18 seasons372 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic–10.0

A heartwarming, nostalgic crime series about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Shows with

Episodes

18 seasons · 372 episodes · best: S7E12 "Affairs of the Heart" 8.8

Episodes

8.0
8.1
7.9
7.8
8.1
8.0
8.2
7.9
7.7
7.8
7.8
8.0
7.9
7.8
7.9
7.8
7.9
7.9

Story

Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.

Feels like

  • Cozy British Crime Drama
  • Pastoral Mystery
  • Wholesome Comfort Viewing
  • Procedural with Heart
  • Nostalgic Village Life
  • Gentle Humor
  • Atmospheric Score
  • Community-Centric Storytelling
  • Low-Stakes Tension
  • Timeless Appeal

Cast

24 of 1,052 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gerry Mill, Roger Bamford, Jonas Grimås
Written by
Peter Gibbs, Jane Hollowood, Andrew McCulloch
Produced by
Kathleen Beedles, Martyn Auty

Everyone

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

Facts

April 10, 1992 · September 12, 2010 · Ended

First aired
April 10, 1992
Last aired
September 12, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
18 seasons · 372 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Genres
Crime, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

10-Minute Retirement, Cute Kitten, Nothing but Hits +9

  • 10-Minute Retirement
  • Cute Kitten
  • Nothing but Hits
  • Abortion Fallout Drama
  • Sitcom Arch-Nemesis
  • Reality Is Unrealistic
  • Fake Defector
  • Dead Guy Junior
  • Old-Fashioned Copper
  • Forgotten Fallen Friend
  • Trademark Favorite Food
  • Steam Never Dies

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Heartbeat?"

Questions about Heartbeat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Heartbeat worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Heartbeat okay for kids?

TV-14

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Heartbeat?

372 h

About 372 hours: 372 episodes in 18 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1992 to 2010.

Will Heartbeat make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Heartbeat?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Heartbeat use?

10-Minute RetirementCute KittenNothing but HitsAbortion Fallout DramaSitcom Arch-NemesisReality Is UnrealisticFake DefectorDead Guy JuniorOld-Fashioned CopperForgotten Fallen FriendTrademark Favorite FoodSteam Never Diesand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including 10-Minute Retirement, Cute Kitten, and Nothing but Hits.