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Shark

2006 – 2008Show2 seasons38 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic607.4Rotten Tomatoes52%50%

An intriguing, tense drama series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 38 episodes · best: S1E12 "Wayne's World" 8.8

Episodes

7.8
7.8

Story

It takes a predator to put one away.

Notorious Los Angeles defense attorney Sebastian Stark becomes disillusioned with his career after his successful defense of a wife-abuser results in the wife's death. After more than a month trying to come to grips with his situation, he is invited by the Los Angeles district attorney to become a public prosecutor so he can apply his unorthodox-but-effective talents to putting guilty people away instead of putting them back on the street.

Feels like

  • Legal Drama
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Character Study
  • Courtroom Tension
  • Redemption Arc
  • Procedural Mystery
  • Psychological Depth
  • Star Power Performance

Cast

24 of 435 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Adam Davidson, Paul Holahan, Rod Holcomb
Written by
Ken Woodruff, Michael Oates Palmer, Gary Glasberg
Produced by
Brian Grazer

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Facts

September 21, 2006 · May 20, 2008 · Ended

First aired
September 21, 2006
Last aired
May 20, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 38 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Real Life Writes the Plot, Old Cop, Young Cop, Who Would Be Stupid Enough? +9

  • Real Life Writes the Plot
  • Old Cop, Young Cop
  • Who Would Be Stupid Enough?
  • Ambiguously Bi
  • Murder by Mistake
  • Unresolved Sexual Tension
  • Team Dad
  • Papa Wolf
  • Plea Bargain
  • Vigilante Man
  • As You Know
  • Hollywood Law

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Shark?"

Questions about Shark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shark?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Shark from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Shark worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Shark 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 Shark?

29 h

About 29 hours: 38 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2008.

What tropes does Shark use?

Real Life Writes the PlotOld Cop, Young CopWho Would Be Stupid Enough?Ambiguously BiMurder by MistakeUnresolved Sexual TensionTeam DadPapa WolfPlea BargainVigilante ManAs You KnowHollywood Lawand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Real Life Writes the Plot, Old Cop, Young Cop, and Who Would Be Stupid Enough?.