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The Glades

2010 – 2013Show4 seasons49 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic647.3Rotten Tomatoes59%84%

A wholesome, hopeful crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 49 episodes · best: S1E12 "Exposed" 7.8

Episodes

7.4
7.5
7.4
7.4

Story

Sunny with a chance of homicide

This crime series follows Jim, a Chicago cop who gets kicked off the force after being shot and wrongfully accused by his ex-captain of having an affair with his wife. After receiving his payout, Jim decides to moves to a small Florida town to join the state police.

Feels like

  • Lighthearted Procedural
  • Sunny Florida Noir
  • Cozy Mystery Vibe
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Family-Centric Crime
  • Easy-Binge TV
  • Charming Lead Performance
  • Small-Town Dynamics
  • Feel-Good Detective Show

Cast

24 of 117 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter O'Fallon, Eric Laneuville, Kelly Makin
Written by
Tom Garrigus, Clifton Campbell, Lois Walfrid Johnson

Everyone

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Facts

July 11, 2010 · August 26, 2013 · Ended

First aired
July 11, 2010
Last aired
August 26, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 49 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
53 countries

Tropes

External Combustion, Chivalrous Pervert, Phony Veteran +9

  • External Combustion
  • Chivalrous Pervert
  • Phony Veteran
  • "Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Wedding Ring Defense
  • Dress Hits Floor
  • Electrified Bathtub
  • Fair Cop
  • Always Murder
  • Cliffhanger
  • Irony
  • Bitter Almonds

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Glades?"

Questions about The Glades

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Glades?

Hulu

In the United States, The Glades streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 50 other countries.

Is The Glades worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 64). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (62).

Is The Glades okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Glades?

49 h

About 49 hours: 49 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2013.

Can I half-watch The Glades?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Glades?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Glades use?

External CombustionChivalrous PervertPhony Veteran"Reason You Suck" SpeechWedding Ring DefenseDress Hits FloorElectrified BathtubFair CopAlways MurderCliffhangerIronyBitter Almondsand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including External Combustion, Chivalrous Pervert, and Phony Veteran.