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Terriers

2010Show1 season13 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic758.6Rotten Tomatoes93%97%

A melancholic, intriguing crime series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout dialogue and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E13 "Hail Mary" 8.7

Episodes

8.2

Story

They'll solve anything for the right price.

Ex-cop and recovering alcoholic Hank Dolworth partners with his best friend, former criminal Britt Pollack, in an unlicensed private investigation business. The series is set in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, although it is portrayed as a distinct town, with Dolworth having once been a member of the fictional Ocean Beach Police Department.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Buddy Comedy
  • San Diego Local Color
  • Witty Banter
  • Melancholic Crime Drama
  • Character-Driven Mystery
  • Understated Tension
  • Cult Classic Status
  • Realistic Alcoholism Portrayal
  • Jazz-Influenced Score

Cast

24 of 41 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Adam Arkin, Ted Griffin, Rian Johnson
Written by
Shawn Ryan, Phoef Sutton, Nicholas Griffin
Produced by
Tim Minear

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Facts

September 8, 2010 · December 1, 2010 · Ended

First aired
September 8, 2010
Last aired
December 1, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Kansas City Shuffle, The Dragon, Wham Shot +9

  • Kansas City Shuffle
  • The Dragon
  • Wham Shot
  • The Caper
  • Frame-Up
  • Make It Look Like an Accident
  • Heterosexual Life-Partners
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • There Are No Therapists
  • Affably Evil
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Non-Violent Initial Confrontation

12 of 121 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Terriers?"

Questions about Terriers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Terriers?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Terriers from Apple TV Store. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Terriers worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 75).

How long does it take to watch Terriers?

10 h

About 10 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2010.

Will Terriers make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Is Terriers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Terriers use?

Kansas City ShuffleThe DragonWham ShotThe CaperFrame-UpMake It Look Like an AccidentHeterosexual Life-PartnersBait-and-SwitchThere Are No TherapistsAffably EvilBittersweet EndingNon-Violent Initial Confrontationand 109 more

TV Tropes lists 121 tropes for it, including Kansas City Shuffle, The Dragon, and Wham Shot.