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The Dresden Files

2007Show1 season12 episodesTV-PG

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic555.2Rotten Tomatoes58%84%

An eerie mystery series about fantasy and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E10 "What About Bob?" 8.0

Episodes

7.5

Story

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

A Chicago-based wizard works as a private investigator.

Feels like

  • Urban Fantasy Noir
  • Magic Detective Procedural
  • Gritty Chicago Setting
  • Supernatural Crime Solving
  • Short-Lived Cult Classic
  • Hardboiled Wizardry
  • Mystical Atmosphere
  • Action-Adventure Mystery

Cast

24 of 34 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Grossman, James A. Contner, Michael Nankin
Written by
Jim Butcher, Peter Egan, Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Produced by
Jonathan Hackett, David Carson
Music by
Robert J. Kral

Everyone

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

Facts

January 21, 2007 · April 15, 2007 · Ended

First aired
January 21, 2007
Last aired
April 15, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
26 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Affectionate Nickname, Affably Evil, Broken Hero +9

  • Affectionate Nickname
  • Affably Evil
  • Broken Hero
  • The Kindnapper
  • Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking
  • We Help the Helpless
  • Adaptational Nice Guy
  • Vampires Are Sex Gods
  • Our Werewolves Are Different
  • Shout-Out
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Star-Crossed Lovers

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dresden Files?"

Questions about The Dresden Files

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Dresden Files worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is The Dresden Files okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Dresden Files?

8 h

About 8 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2007.

Can I half-watch The Dresden Files?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Dresden Files plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (8 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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 tropes for it, including Affectionate Nickname, Affably Evil, and Broken Hero.