Suspects

2014·Show
23Episodes in5Seasons
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

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Suspects fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Set in London, each episode is a self-contained story, starting with a news report, then following the team of three detectives as they investigate the circumstances the crime. The cases themselves are hard-hitting with contemporary themes, such as the search for a soldier with PTSD, a murder that has been made to look like an assisted suicide and the gang rape of a young teenager.
Police ProceduralGritty RealismCrime InvestigationContemporary Social IssuesCharacter-FocusedTenseBritish DramaImprovised FeelSerious Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Craig Pickles, Steve Hughes
Written by:
Paul Marquess, Jackie Malton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Suspects

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Where can I stream Suspects legally?

BritboxThe RokuHooplaPBSAcorn TVBritBoxPBS MasterpieceAcornTV

Suspects is included with a subscription to PBS, Acorn TV, BritBox, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and KQED. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Suspects worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Suspects rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How many seasons does Suspects have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 23 episodes.

When did Suspects air?

It ran from 2014 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is Suspects in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Suspects?

5AUCAGBNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Suspects in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Suspects use?

Throw It InCowboy CopSpiritual SuccessorLuke, You Are My Father

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Suspects, including Throw It In, Cowboy Cop, Spiritual Successor.

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