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The Commish

1991·Show
94Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.1Metacritic506.2
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The Commish fingerprint

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Tony Scali is a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassionate boss, a loving husband and father, and a hands-on law enforcer with an unorthodox style of bending the rules. From parenthood to politics, from sex crimes to murder cases, one man takes it day-to-day with offbeat humor and street- smart skill.
Procedural Crime DramaFamily-Centric Cop Show90s NostalgiaWarm & Wholesome ToneCharacter-Driven MysteryLight Humor Amidst CrimeSmall-Town FeelTraditional Police WorkComfort TVAccessible Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Kim Manners, Tucker Gates, Les Sheldon
Written by:
Robert Cochran, Stephen J. Cannell, Tammy Ader
Produced by:
Stephen J. Cannell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Commish

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Where can I stream The Commish legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

The Commish is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Commish worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Commish rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does The Commish have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 94 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Commish?

Critics50
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate The Commish higher (67) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Commish air?

It ran from 1991 to 1996 and has ended.

What language is The Commish in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Commish?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Commish in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Commish use?

Prisoner's DilemmaJail BakeGender-Concealing WritingForgotten Fallen FriendEmbarrassing First NameRape as DramaChuck Cunningham SyndromeCatchphraseTurn to ReligionNazi GrandpaOne-Steve LimitHappily Marriedand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Commish, including Prisoner's Dilemma, Jail Bake, Gender-Concealing Writing.