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Backstrom

2015Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic517.7Rotten Tomatoes36%85%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic517.7Rotten Tomatoes36%85%

Summary

Detective Lieutenant Everett Backstrom is a man with no filter.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Backstrom episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Dragon Slayer, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 Bella, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 Takes One to Know One, 7.1
  4. S1 E4 I Am a Bird Now, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 Bogeyman, 8.3
  6. S1 E6 Ancient, Chinese, Secret, 7.0
  7. S1 E7 Enemy of My Enemies, 7.1
  8. S1 E8 Give 'Til It Hurts, 7.3
  9. S1 E9 Inescapable Truth, 7.8
  10. S1 E10 Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It, 7.8
  11. S1 E11 I Like to Watch, 7.8
  12. S1 E12 Corkscrewed, 7.6
  13. S1 E13 Rock Bottom, 8.1

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mark Mylod, Sarah Pia Anderson
Written by
Leif G.W. Persson
Produced by
Josh Levy, Ed Milkovich
Music by
Jamie Forsyth

Everyone

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

Facts

January 22, 2015 · April 30, 2015 · Ended

First aired
January 22, 2015
Last aired
April 30, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Number Two, Power Incontinence, Bittersweet Ending +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Backstrom?"

Questions about Backstrom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Backstrom?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Backstrom from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Backstrom worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is Backstrom okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Backstrom?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2015.

Will I feel good after watching Backstrom?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Backstrom make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does Backstrom use?

Number TwoPower IncontinenceBittersweet EndingOdd FriendshipSpotting the ThreadThe Main Characters Do EverythingAdaptation Name ChangeHe Cleans Up NicelyGuylinerJurisdiction FrictionBerserk ButtonBlessed with Suckand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Number Two, Power Incontinence, and Bittersweet Ending.