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Ross Kemp on Gangs

2006 – 2009Show4 seasons17 episodes

CrimeDocumentary
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

A brutally violent, tense documentary series about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 17 episodes · best: S4E3 "Belize" 8.1

Episodes

7.3
7.5
7.1
8.0

Story

Ross Kemp on Gangs is a BAFTA award-winning documentary series that was broadcast on Sky1 from 16 October 2006 to 22 September 2008. On 20 May 2007 the series won a BAFTA award for best factual series. The show is hosted by actor Ross Kemp, best known for his role of Grant Mitchell in the show EastEnders where Kemp's character was involved in several storylines involving gangs. On the show Kemp travels around the world talking to gang members, locals who have been affected by gang violence, and the authorities who are attempting to combat the problem. In each episode he attempts to establish contacts within the gangs who can arrange interviews with the gangs' leaders.

Feels like

  • Gritty True Crime Documentary
  • Global Gang Culture Exploration
  • High-Tension Interviews
  • Societal Impact Analysis
  • Raw & Unfiltered Violence
  • Human Cost of Crime
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Bleak Reality Check
  • Educational Social Commentary

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ewen Thomson

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Facts

June 8, 2006 · January 6, 2009 · Ended

First aired
June 8, 2006
Last aired
January 6, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 17 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
22 countries

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Questions about Ross Kemp on Gangs

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Where can I stream Ross Kemp on Gangs?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Ross Kemp on Gangs worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 8.2).

Which season of Ross Kemp on Gangs is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is Belize (season 4, episode 3) at 8.1, and the lowest is Saint Louis (season 2, episode 3) at 6.7.

Will I feel good after watching Ross Kemp on Gangs?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Ross Kemp on Gangs plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.