King

2011·Show
21Episodes in2Seasons
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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King fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

King is a Canadian police drama which premiered April 17, 2011 on Showcase. The series stars Amy Price-Francis as Jessica King, a veteran police officer who gets promoted to head of the Major Crimes Task Force in Toronto after her predecessor has a breakdown on television. Season 2 began production in September 2011 and premiered 29 February 2012. On June 2, 2012, it was reported that King had been cancelled after 2 seasons.
Police ProceduralCrime DramaCharacter-DrivenToronto SettingWorkplace DynamicsIntriguing CasesStrong Female LeadUrban CrimeGritty Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Clark Johnson, Jerry Ciccoritti, Don McBrearty
Written by:
Jennifer Kennedy, Alex Levine, Sara B. Cooper

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about King

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is King worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How many seasons does King have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 21 episodes.

When did King air?

It ran from 2011 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is King in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch King?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does King use?

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TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for King, including Brave Scot, Cloud Cuckooland, Ridiculously Human Robot.

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