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The Dresden Files

2007·Show
12Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic555.2Rotten Tomatoes58%84%
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IMDb7.6Metacritic555.2Rotten Tomatoes58%84%
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The Dresden Files fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Fantasy, everyday modern life, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

If you need help, call the cops. If you need a miracle, call Harry Dresden

A Chicago-based wizard works as a private investigator.
Urban FantasyPrivate InvestigatorWizard DetectiveSupernatural CrimeChicago SettingEpisodic MysteryFast-PacedMagical RealismIntrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Grossman, Rick Rosenthal, David Straiton
Written by:
Peter Egan, Robert Hewitt Wolfe, Hans Beimler
Produced by:
Jonathan Hackett, David Carson
Composed by:
Robert J. Kral

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Dresden Files

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Dresden Files legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomePeacock Premium+

The Dresden Files is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dresden Files worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dresden Files rated?

TV-PGViolence

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

How many seasons does The Dresden Files have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Is The Dresden Files based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Dresden Files?

Critics57
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate The Dresden Files higher (71) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Dresden Files air?

It ran from 2007 to 2007 and has ended.

What language is The Dresden Files in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Dresden Files?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dresden Files in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Dresden Files use?

Affectionate NicknameAffably EvilBroken HeroThe KindnapperArson, Murder, and JaywalkingWe Help the HelplessAdaptational Nice GuyVampires Are Sex GodsOur Werewolves Are DifferentShout-OutLighter and SofterStar-Crossed Loversand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for The Dresden Files, including Affectionate Nickname, Affably Evil, Broken Hero.