Wicked City

2015·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-14
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic334.3Rotten Tomatoes18%65%

Where to watch

HooplaALLBLK

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Wicked City fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In 1982, the Sunset Strip was killer.

Detectives Jack and Paco investigate a murder spree on the rock ’n’ roll, cocaine-infused revelry of the Sunset Strip.
Gritty Rock Noir1980s Sunset Strip AtmosphereCocaine-Fueled Crime DramaPeriod-Accurate SoundtrackSerial Killer InvestigationCultural Decay & ExcessHard-Boiled Detective StoryNostalgic yet Bleak

Crew

Directed by:
Jon Cassar, Allison Liddi-Brown, J. Miller Tobin
Written by:
Mick Betancourt, Sonya Winton, Sarah Byrd

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wicked City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wicked City legally?

HooplaALLBLK

Wicked City is included with a subscription to ALLBLK in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Wicked City worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wicked City rated?

TV-14ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does Wicked City have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wicked City?

Critics26
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Wicked City higher (58) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Wicked City air?

It ran from 2015 to 2015 and has ended.

What language is Wicked City in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wicked City?

10ATAUCACHDEFRGBGGNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wicked City in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wicked City use?

Bigger Is Better in BedCard-Carrying VillainRape Is a Special Kind of EvilShock and AweLovecraftian SuperpowerBlown Across the RoomHealing HandsHeroic SacrificeBlade Below the ShoulderDisney DeathBed TrickBlaming the Victimand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for Wicked City, including Bigger Is Better in Bed, Card-Carrying Villain, Rape Is a Special Kind of Evil.

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