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Murder in the First

2014 – 2016Show3 seasons32 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic686.6Rotten Tomatoes–81%

A moving, tense mystery series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 32 episodes · best: S2E11 "Down Time" 8.3

Episodes

7.8
7.8
7.7

Story

Murder in the First follows homicide detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan as they investigate a multitude of tragedies in San Francisco.

Feels like

  • Character-Driven Procedural
  • Emotional Crime Drama
  • Complex Detective Partnership
  • San Francisco Noir
  • Socially Conscious Mystery
  • Grief and Trauma Exploration
  • Grounded Realism
  • Strong Ensemble Cast
  • Dark and Melancholic Tone

Cast

24 of 88 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jesse Bochco, David Boyd, Ben Bolt
Written by
Eric Lodal, Steven Bochco, Daniele Nathanson

Everyone

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

Facts

June 9, 2014 · September 4, 2016 · Ended

First aired
June 9, 2014
Last aired
September 4, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 32 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Twofer Token Minority, False Flag Operation, Boom, Headshot! +9

  • Twofer Token Minority
  • False Flag Operation
  • Boom, Headshot!
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Unresolved Sexual Tension
  • The Sociopath
  • Suicide by Cop
  • Police Brutality
  • Making Love in All the Wrong Places
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Inappropriately Close Comrades
  • Professional Killer

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Murder in the First?"

Questions about Murder in the First

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Murder in the First?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Murder in the First from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Murder in the First worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 68).

How long does it take to watch Murder in the First?

23 h

About 23 hours: 32 episodes in 3 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2016.

What tropes does Murder in the First use?

Twofer Token MinorityFalse Flag OperationBoom, Headshot!Freudian ExcuseUnresolved Sexual TensionThe SociopathSuicide by CopPolice BrutalityMaking Love in All the Wrong PlacesDriven to SuicideInappropriately Close ComradesProfessional Killerand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Twofer Token Minority, False Flag Operation, and Boom, Headshot!.