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The Finder

2012Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic587.1Rotten Tomatoes57%82%

A moving, intriguing drama series about crime and mystery.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E13 "The Boy with the Bucket" 8.5

Episodes

7.7

Story

A Different Kind Of Detective

Walter Sherman, an Iraq War veteran, has the extraordinary ability to help people find the unfindable.

Feels like

  • Procedural Mystery
  • Psychological Drama
  • Eccentric Protagonist
  • Crime Solving
  • Trauma-Informed Narrative
  • Supernatural-lite Abilities
  • Dark Tones
  • Character-Driven
  • Short-Lived Series Gem

Cast

24 of 127 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Daniel Sackheim, David Boreanaz, Adam Arkin
Written by
Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Will Pascoe, Emilia Serrano
Produced by
Hart Hanson, Barry Josephson

Everyone

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Facts

January 12, 2012 · May 11, 2012 · Ended

First aired
January 12, 2012
Last aired
May 11, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
43 countries

Tropes

The Ghost, Stepford Smiler, Dreaming the Truth +9

  • The Ghost
  • Stepford Smiler
  • Dreaming the Truth
  • Like Brother and Sister
  • Friend on the Force
  • Gender Lift
  • Undying Loyalty
  • Anal Probing
  • Age Lift
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Arranged Marriage
  • Pocket Protector

12 of 97 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Finder?"

Questions about The Finder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Finder?

Disney+

In the United States, The Finder streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is The Finder worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is The Finder okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Finder?

9 h

About 9 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2012 to 2012.

What tropes does The Finder use?

The GhostStepford SmilerDreaming the TruthLike Brother and SisterFriend on the ForceGender LiftUndying LoyaltyAnal ProbingAge LiftHypocritical HumorArranged MarriagePocket Protectorand 85 more

TV Tropes lists 97 tropes for it, including The Ghost, Stepford Smiler, and Dreaming the Truth.