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Homicide: Life on the Street

1993 – 1999Show7 seasons122 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7Metacritic958.2Rotten Tomatoes92%90%

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak mystery series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

7 seasons · 122 episodes · best: S6E7 "The Subway" 9.6

Episodes

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8.6
8.3
8.1
7.9
8.4
7.7

Story

Homicide: our day begins when yours ends.

An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.

Feels like

  • Gritty Procedural Drama
  • Philosophical Crime Fiction
  • Institutional Decay
  • Naturalistic Dialogue
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Urban Realism
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Societal Critique
  • Definitive TV Masterpiece

Cast

24 of 367 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kenneth Fink, Alan Taylor, Jean de Segonzac
Written by
Tom Fontana, Julie Martin, Henry Bromell
Produced by
Barry Levinson, Tom Fontana

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 31, 1993 · May 21, 1999 · Ended

First aired
January 31, 1993
Last aired
May 21, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 122 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
11 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Homicide: Life on the Street?"

Questions about Homicide: Life on the Street

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Homicide: Life on the Street?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Homicide: Life on the Street from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Homicide: Life on the Street worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 95).

Which season of Homicide: Life on the Street is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.6. Season 7 is the weakest at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is The Subway (season 6, episode 7) at 9.6, and the lowest is Brotherly Love (season 7, episode 2) at 6.8.

Is Homicide: Life on the Street okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, drug use, sexual content, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Homicide: Life on the Street?

92 h

About 92 hours: 122 episodes in 7 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1993 to 1999.

Will I feel good after watching Homicide: Life on the Street?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Homicide: Life on the Street make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).