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Flashpoint

2008 – 2012Show5 seasons75 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic509.1Rotten Tomatoes–86%

A nerve-racking, thrilling drama series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 75 episodes · best: S5E13 "Keep the Peace: Part 2" 9.3

Episodes

7.9
7.9
7.7
7.9
8.2

Story

One Moment Changes Everything

The Strategic Response Unit (SRU) is an elite team of cops who specialize in high-risk critical incidents. Trained in tactics and psychology, they deal with extreme situations, where split-second decisions could save a life...or cost one.

Feels like

  • High-Stakes Tactical Police Drama
  • Psychological Trauma Exploration
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Procedural Crime Thriller
  • Ethical Dilemmas in Law Enforcement
  • Intense Action Sequences
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Realistic Urban Setting
  • Suspenseful Storytelling
  • Team Cohesion and Conflict

Cast

24 of 133 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Frazee, Kelly Makin, Stefan Pleszczynski
Written by
Mark Ellis, Stephanie Morgenstern, Tassie Cameron
Produced by
Stephanie Morgenstern, Tassie Cameron, Mark Ellis

Everyone

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

Facts

July 11, 2008 · December 13, 2012 · Ended

First aired
July 11, 2008
Last aired
December 13, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 75 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Papa Wolf, Sadistic Choice, Token Minority +9

  • Papa Wolf
  • Sadistic Choice
  • Token Minority
  • Family Versus Career
  • Right-Wing Militia Fanatic
  • Death Cult
  • Series Continuity Error
  • Helmets Are Hardly Heroic
  • In Love with the Gangster's Girl
  • Badass Bystander
  • Ascended Extra
  • Team Dad

12 of 227 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Flashpoint?"

Questions about Flashpoint

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Flashpoint?

Paramount+The Roku

In the United States, Flashpoint streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Flashpoint worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (85 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Flashpoint okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Flashpoint?

55 h

About 55 hours: 75 episodes in 5 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2012.

What tropes does Flashpoint use?

Papa WolfSadistic ChoiceToken MinorityFamily Versus CareerRight-Wing Militia FanaticDeath CultSeries Continuity ErrorHelmets Are Hardly HeroicIn Love with the Gangster's GirlBadass BystanderAscended ExtraTeam Dadand 215 more

TV Tropes lists 227 tropes for it, including Papa Wolf, Sadistic Choice, and Token Minority.