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I Fought the Law

2025·Show
4Episodes in1Season
IMDb7.6Metacritic80–Rotten Tomatoes100%–
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Where to watch

PBS MasterpieceThirteenWETA+

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I Fought the Law fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Ann Ming is distraught when her 22-year-old daughter Julie goes missing. The police suggest that Julie must have fled to London to reunite with Julie's estranged husband, but Ann knows that Julie would never leave 5-year-old Kevin behind.
Gripping Crime ThrillerMissing Person MysteryIntense Family DramaSuspenseful ProceduralEmotional TurmoilRealistic Police InvestigationPsychological TensionBinge-Worthy NarrativeCharacter-Driven SuspenseDark and Serious Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Erik Richter Strand
Written by:
Jamie Crichton
Produced by:
Mark Hedges

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about I Fought the Law

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Where can I stream I Fought the Law legally?

PBS MasterpieceThirteenWETA+

I Fought the Law is included with a subscription to Thirteen and WETA+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I Fought the Law worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Fought the Law rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does I Fought the Law have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes.

Is I Fought the Law based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Fought the Law?

Critics90
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate I Fought the Law higher (90) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did I Fought the Law air?

It ran from 2025 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is I Fought the Law in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch I Fought the Law?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Fought the Law in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.