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Shades of Blue

2016·Show
36Episodes in3Seasons·TV-14
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Between good cop and bad cop, there are...

Sexy New York detective and single mother Harlee Santos fell in with a tight-knit group of dirty cops, taking bribes and protection money that she uses to provide the best life for her honest, talented daughter. But when she's trapped by the FBI and forced to inform on her own "brothers," she'll have to walk the fine line between love, loyalty, honor and betrayal, and try to keep it together for her daughter's future.
Crime DramaMoral AmbiguityComplex CharactersFBI InvestigationBetrayal & LoyaltySingle MotherNYC SettingIntense Suspense

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shades of Blue

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Where can I stream Shades of Blue legally?

Shades of Blue is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 Shades of Blue worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shades of Blue rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual content

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

How many seasons does Shades of Blue have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 36 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shades of Blue?

Critics58
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Shades of Blue higher (71) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Shades of Blue air?

It ran from 2016 to 2018 and has ended.

What language is Shades of Blue in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shades of Blue?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shades of Blue in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shades of Blue use?

Karmic RapeWham EpisodeHoist by His Own PetardLie DetectorAttempted RapeDouble Standard: Rape, Male on MaleTurn in Your BadgeEveryone Has StandardsHired to Hunt YourselfRussian RouletteCop Killer ManhuntNudity Equals Honestyand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Shades of Blue, including Karmic Rape, Wham Episode, Hoist by His Own Petard.