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The Blue Knight

1973Show1 season4 episodes

CrimeMystery
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Bumper Morgan is a 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department who is scheduled to retire in a week. Before he leaves, he must work on the murder of a prostitute in one of LA's far corners.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Robert Butler
Written by
Joseph Wambaugh
Produced by
Walter Coblenz
Music by
Nelson Riddle

Everyone

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Facts

November 11, 1973 · December 2, 1973 · Ended

First aired
November 11, 1973
Last aired
December 2, 1973
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Blue Knight worth watching?"

Questions about The Blue Knight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Blue Knight worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.1).

How long does it take to watch The Blue Knight?

3 h

About 3 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 47 minutes each, aired from 1973 to 1973.

Will I feel good after watching The Blue Knight?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Blue Knight plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.