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Common Law

2012Show1 season12 episodesTV-PG

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic548.2Rotten Tomatoes48%88%

A fast-paced drama series about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, romance or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E12 "Gun!" 8.8

Episodes

7.9

Story

It's like marriage. Only with bullets.

Travis Marks and Wes Mitchell are two partners who – apart from their polarity and odd couple behavior – have a seven-year track record as the Los Angeles Police Department's best detectives in the Robbery-Homicide Division. Since their constant bickering is interfering with work, their new-age captain – who found counseling changed his life – sends them to couples' therapy.

Feels like

  • Buddy Cop Comedy-Drama
  • Police Procedural with Heart
  • Couples Therapy Metaphor
  • Sharp Banter & Chemistry
  • Light Crime Solving
  • Odd Couple Dynamics
  • Emotional Growth Arc
  • Relatable Relationship Struggles
  • Fast-Paced Investigation

Cast

24 of 150 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Stephen Surjik, Jon Turteltaub, John Scott
Written by
Craig Sweeny, Marianne Wibberley, Matt Ward

Everyone

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Facts

May 11, 2012 · August 10, 2012 · Ended

First aired
May 11, 2012
Last aired
August 10, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

All Work vs. All Play, Amicable Exes, Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other +9

  • All Work vs. All Play
  • Amicable Exes
  • Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other
  • Big Eater
  • Buddy Cop Show
  • By-the-Book Cop
  • The Casanova
  • The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes
  • The Complainer Is Always Wrong
  • What The Hell, Therapy Group?
  • Not That Kind of Partner
  • Mistaken for Gay

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Common Law worth watching?"

Questions about Common Law

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Common Law worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (83 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is Common Law okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Common Law?

9 h

About 9 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2012.

Will Common Law make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Common Law?

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.

What tropes does Common Law use?

All Work vs. All PlayAmicable ExesAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherBig EaterBuddy Cop ShowBy-the-Book CopThe CasanovaThe Cobbler's Children Have No ShoesThe Complainer Is Always WrongWhat The Hell, Therapy Group?Not That Kind of PartnerMistaken for Gayand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including All Work vs. All Play, Amicable Exes, and Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other.