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Crime Story

1986 – 1988Show2 seasons43 episodesTV-PG

CrimeDrama
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

The hard-boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Lieutenant Mike Torello and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca.

Good for

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

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Crime Story episodes

2 seasons · 43 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.8
  2. S1 E2 Final Transmission, 7.6
  3. S1 E3 Shadow Dancer, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 St. Louis Book of Blues, 8.1
  5. S1 E5 The War, 8.2
  6. S1 E6 Abrams for the Defense, 8.0
  7. S1 E7 Pursuit of a Wanted Felon, 7.5
  8. S1 E8 Old Friends, Dead Ends, 8.1
  9. S1 E9 Justice Hits the Skids, 8.2
  10. S1 E10 For Love or Money, 8.2
  11. S1 E11 Crime Pays, 7.0
  12. S1 E12 Hide and Go Thief, 7.8
  13. S1 E13 Strange Bedfellows, 7.8
  14. S1 E14 Fatal Crossroads, 8.5
  15. S1 E15 Torello on Trial, 8.4
  16. S1 E16 The Kingdom of Money, 8.3
  17. S1 E17 The Battle of Las Vegas, 8.3
  18. S1 E18 The Survivor, 8.3
  19. S1 E19 The Pinnacle, 8.4
  20. S1 E20 Top of the World, 8.6
  21. S1 E21 Ground Zero, 8.3
  1. S2 E1 The Senator, the Movie Star, and the Mob, 8.0
  2. S2 E2 Blast from the Past, 8.1
  3. S2 E3 Always a Blonde, 7.7
  4. S2 E4 Atomic Fallout, 8.3
  5. S2 E5 Shockwaves, 8.2
  6. S2 E6 Robbery, Armed, 8.2
  7. S2 E7 Little Girl Lost, 8.1
  8. S2 E8 Love Hurts, 8.0
  9. S2 E9 Mig 21, 7.4
  10. S2 E10 Moulin Rouge, 7.9
  11. S2 E11 Seize the Time, 7.7
  12. S2 E12 Femme Fatale, 7.2
  13. S2 E13 Protected Witness, 8.4
  14. S2 E14 Last Rites, 8.4
  15. S2 E15 Pauli Taglia's Dream, 6.5
  16. S2 E16 Roadrunner, 8.1
  17. S2 E17 Brothel Wars, 8.7
  18. S2 E18 Byline, 8.2
  19. S2 E19 The Hearings, 7.8
  20. S2 E20 Pursuit, 8.0
  21. S2 E21 Escape, 7.7
  22. S2 E22 Going Home, 8.0

Cast

24 of 112 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Leon Ichaso, Michael Mann, Colin Bucksey
Written by
David J. Burke, Gail Morgan Hickman, Richard Christian Danus
Produced by
Michael Mann, Peter R. McIntosh, Ervin Zavada
Music by
Todd Rundgren

Everyone

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Facts

September 19, 1986 · May 10, 1988 · Ended

First aired
September 19, 1986
Last aired
May 10, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 43 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Meta Casting, Big Bad, A Day in the Limelight +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Crime Story?"

Questions about Crime Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Crime Story worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Crime Story okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Crime Story?

32 h

About 32 hours: 43 episodes in 2 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 1986 to 1988.

Will I feel good after watching Crime Story?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 2 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Crime Story use?

Meta CastingBig BadA Day in the LimelightPromotion to Opening TitlesThere Is No Kill Like OverkillViva Las Vegas!Odd FriendshipBlack-and-Gray MoralityJurisdiction FrictionNo EndingRe-Release SoundtrackVillain with Good Publicityand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Meta Casting, Big Bad, and A Day in the Limelight.