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Hinterland

2013·Show
24Episodes in3Seasons·TV-PG
77
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Immersive world, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Tom Mathias comes to Aberystwyth having abandoned his life in London. He's a brilliant but troubled man. Despite his faults he is an excellent detective, who knows that the key to solving the crime lies not in where you look for truth, but how you look.
Welsh NoirAtmospheric Crime DramaSlow-Burn MysteryRural IsolationPsychological TensionCinematic LandscapeComplex Character StudyBleak ToneSubtle Social CommentaryHigh-Quality Production

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hinterland

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hinterland legally?

Hinterland is included with a subscription to Acorn TV and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hinterland worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hinterland rated?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Hinterland have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 24 episodes.

When did Hinterland air?

It ran from 2013 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is Hinterland in?

WelshEnglish

It was made in Welsh, with some English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Hinterland?

18ATAUBECACHDEDKFIFRGBGGIEITNL+4

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hinterland in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hinterland use?

Cool CarForeshadowingLine in the SandMy God, What Have I Done?Abandoned AreaRed HerringIneffectual LonerAccidental MurderAsshole VictimMake It Look Like an AccidentTrauma ButtonGrief-Induced Splitand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 storytelling tropes for Hinterland, including Cool Car, Foreshadowing, Line in the Sand.