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Zen

2011·Show
3Episodes in1Season
82
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A , crime series: , but gripping, .

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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7.7

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Zen is a British television mini series produced by Left Bank Pictures for the BBC, co-produced with WGBH Boston for its Masterpiece anthology series, Mediaset and ZDF. It stars Rufus Sewell and Caterina Murino and is based on the Aurelio Zen detective novels by Michael Dibdin. The series was filmed on location in Italy, but the dialogue is in English. The series, which comprises three 90-minute films, was broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sunday evenings from 2 January 2011 on BBC One. The three films were based on the books Vendetta, Cabal and Ratking.
British Detective SeriesItalian SettingPolice ProceduralCharacter-Driven MysteryIntrigue & SuspenseSophisticated StorytellingUnderstated DramaPolitical CorruptionMasterpiece Theatre

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Where can I stream Zen?

In the United States, Zen streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Zen worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 77).

How long does it take to watch Zen?

5 h

About 5 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2011.

What tropes does Zen use?

Translation ConventionThe Queen's LatinThe HandlerConsummate LiarPet the DogScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!DeconstructionNot Even Bothering with the AccentThe BetScenery PornBest Served ColdHeaddeskand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Translation Convention, The Queen's Latin, and The Handler.