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Low Winter Sun

2013·Show
10Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb7.0Metacritic607.1Rotten Tomatoes41%62%
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PhiloAMC+Pluto TVSpectrum On DemandPlex

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Low Winter Sun fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Good man. Cop. Killer.

Seemingly the perfect crime, the murder of a cop by a fellow Detroit detective activates forces that will forever alter the detective's life, and pull him into the heart of the Detroit underworld.
Gritty Crime DramaPolice CorruptionDetroit UnderworldPsychological ThrillerMoral AmbiguityCharacter-DrivenBleak & IntenseNeo-NoirUrban Decay

Crew

Directed by:
Ernest R. Dickerson, Sam Miller, Catherine Hardwicke
Written by:
Chris Mundy, Dave Erickson, Ryan Farley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Low Winter Sun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Low Winter Sun legally?

PhiloAMC+Pluto TVSpectrum On DemandPlex

Low Winter Sun is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Low Winter Sun worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Low Winter Sun rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How many seasons does Low Winter Sun have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Low Winter Sun?

Critics51
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Low Winter Sun higher (68) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Low Winter Sun air?

It ran from 2013 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Low Winter Sun in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Netherlands, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Low Winter Sun?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Low Winter Sun in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Low Winter Sun use?

Killer CopAdaptation ExpansionArmor-Piercing QuestionHe Knows Too MuchPlot-Triggering DeathThe Perfect CrimeJurisdiction FrictionDriven to SuicideVillainous BreakdownDefiant to the EndThe Lost LenoreSwirlieand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Low Winter Sun, including Killer Cop, Adaptation Expansion, Armor-Piercing Question.