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Profit

1996 – 2002Show1 season8 episodes

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes94%–
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes94%–

Summary

Jim Profit works for a multinational company, and isn't above using any means necessary to get ahead, and that includes bribery, blackmail, intimidation, extortion, and even murder.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Profit episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 8.6
  2. S1 E2 Hero, 8.3
  3. S1 E3 Sykes, 7.7
  4. S1 E4 Healing, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 Cupid, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 Chinese Box, 8.4
  7. S1 E7 Security, 8.1
  8. S1 E8 Forgiveness, 8.6

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Robert Iscove, Michael Engler, Scott Paulin
Written by
David Greenwalt, John McNamara, John Shirley
Produced by
Stephen J. Cannell, Robert Iscove, John B. Moranville
Music by
Walter Murphy, Mike Post

Everyone

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

Facts

April 8, 1996 · December 9, 2002 · Ended

First aired
April 8, 1996
Last aired
December 9, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Fanservice, Depraved Bisexual, Hero Antagonist +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Profit worth watching?"

Questions about Profit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Profit worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 8.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%).

How long does it take to watch Profit?

12 h

About 12 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 2002.

Will I feel good after watching Profit?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Will Profit make me laugh?

Funny

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

What tropes does Profit use?

FanserviceDepraved BisexualHero AntagonistWhat Is This Feeling?The SociopathFlash BackCrossoverSarcastic ConfessionExtreme Graphical RepresentationThe StarscreamThe VampCelibate Heroand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including Fanservice, Depraved Bisexual, and Hero Antagonist.