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The Detectives

1993·Show
29Episodes in5Seasons·NR
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

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A , comedy series.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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8.0
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About

The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.
Buddy Cop ComedyProcedural ParodyLighthearted MysteryIncompetent HeroesBritish HumorEpisodic FunNostalgic TVCharacter-Driven GagsLow-Stakes Crime

Crew

Directed by:
Graeme Harper, Ed Bye
Written by:
Mike Whitehill, Steve Knight
Produced by:
Ed Bye, Nic Phillips
Composed by:
Keith Strachan, Matthew Strachan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Detectives

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Where can I stream The Detectives?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Detectives worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4).

Which season of The Detectives is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.3. Season 5 is the weakest at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Hostage (season 1, episode 2) at 8.9, and the lowest is On Thin Ice (season 3, episode 4) at 7.3.

Is The Detectives okay for kids?

NRViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Detectives?

12 h

About 12 hours: 29 episodes in 5 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 1997.

Will The Detectives make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Detectives?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.