WPC 56

Name: WPC 56
Genre: Drama
Cast: Jennie Jacques, Claudia Jessie, Charles De'Ath, Oliver Rix, James Barriscale

2013·Show

·15Episodes in3Seasons·TV-PG·

Drama

7.3

Episode ratings

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Set your services

What's your score?

WPC 56 fingerprint

Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Tension8
Adrenaline5
Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic

Nostalgia7
Wholesome6
Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay5
Cringe Humor5
Situational Comedy2

World

History, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

World Immersion9
Dialogue Centrality8
Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Direction8
Acting8
Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

Cinematography8
Editing7
Music Composition6

Energy

Medium

Tense

WPC 56 is tense.

More shows with medium energy Suspense shows

All energy traits

Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.

Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Scare2Frightening moments and scares.

Related traits

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

Medium

Nostalgic

Emotionally, it's nostalgic.

More shows with medium heart

All heart traits

Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Hopefulness6Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.

Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Related traits

Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.

Bleakness5Grim, stark outlooks.

Humor

Medium

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some sharp wit and cringe comedy.

More shows with medium humor

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Cringe Humor5Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.

Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

Related traits

Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

World

Medium

History, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

Its world is built around history, crime, and mystery. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.

More shows with medium world

All world traits

World Immersion9Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Historical9Period settings and real events.
Crime9Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Mystery9Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.

Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.

Craft

High

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

The direction, performances, and storytelling stand out.

More shows with high craft Suspense shows

All craft traits

Direction8Vision and command behind the camera.
Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure8Story architecture and form.
Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.

Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.

Educational5Informative and instructive.
Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.

Style

Medium

Standout cinematography

Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.

More shows with medium style

All style traits

Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Suspense shows

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every show. Select a row to see all of them.

Episode ratings

IMDb rating of every episode, one row per season
Season	Episode 1	Episode 2	Episode 3	Episode 4	Episode 5

IMDb rating of every episode, one column per season
Episode
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5

About

Drama following WPC Gina Dawson, the first Woman Police Constable to join Brinford Constabulary, a fictional police force in the West Midlands, in 1956. The show focuses on WPC Gina Dawson's struggle to gain acceptance in the male-dominated police station whilst having to deal with the sexist attitudes that were commonplace at the time.

British Period DramaPolice ProceduralHistorical CrimeGender InequalitySocial CommentaryCharacter ResilienceMystery & IntrigueFemale EmpowermentPost-War EraWorkplace Drama

Crew

Directed by:

Niall Fraser, Lisa Clarke, Ian Barber

Written by:

Dominique Moloney, Ray Brooking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about WPC 56

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream WPC 56 legally?

Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Tubi TV

Amazon MX Player

WPC 56 is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, BritBox, Spectrum On Demand, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is WPC 56 worth watching?

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is WPC 56 rated?

TV-PGViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does WPC 56 have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 15 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did WPC 56 air?

S1S2S3

It ran from 2013 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is WPC 56 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch WPC 56?

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for WPC 56 in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

WPC 56

Where to watch

WPC 56 fingerprint

⚡Energy

❤️Heart

🎭Humor

🌍World

🛠️Craft

🎨Style

⚡Energy

All energy traits

Related traits

❤️Heart

All heart traits

Related traits

🎭Humor

All humor traits

Related traits

🌍World

All world traits

Related traits

🛠️Craft

All craft traits

Related traits

🎨Style

All style traits

Related traits

Who it's for

Find more like it

Episode ratings

About

Actors

Crew

Related Movies and Shows

🧬Overall

🏛️Historical

🗣️Social Commentary

🕵️Crime

🧩Mystery

😬Tension

🧩Character Depth

🌍World Immersion

🗣️Dialogue Centrality

Shows

Movies

Sequels and Prequels

Media

Questions about WPC 56

Where can I stream WPC 56 legally?

Is WPC 56 worth watching?

What is WPC 56 rated?

How many seasons does WPC 56 have?

When did WPC 56 air?

What language is WPC 56 in?

In how many countries can I watch WPC 56?

Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Energy

Heart

Humor

World

Craft

Style

Overall

Historical

Social Commentary

Crime

Mystery

Tension

Character Depth

World Immersion

Dialogue Centrality