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Shades of Blue

2016 – 2018Show3 seasons36 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic586.8Rotten Tomatoes–76%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic586.8Rotten Tomatoes–76%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Shades of Blue episodes

3 seasons · 36 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Original Sin, 7.4
  3. S1 E3 False Face, False Heart, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Who Can Tell Me Who Am I?, 7.2
  5. S1 E5 Equal & Opposite, 7.4
  6. S1 E6 Fall of Man, 8.0
  7. S1 E7 Undiscovered Country, 7.8
  8. S1 E8 Good Cop, Bad Cop, 7.7
  9. S1 E9 Live Wire Act, 7.8
  10. S1 E10 What Devil Do, 7.7
  11. S1 E11 The Breach, 8.3
  12. S1 E12 For I Have Sinned, 8.1
  13. S1 E13 One Last Lie, 8.3
  1. S2 E1 Unforgiven, 7.9
  2. S2 E2 Eye of the Hurricane, 8.1
  3. S2 E3 Ghost Hunt, 8.0
  4. S2 E4 Daddy's Girl, 7.8
  5. S2 E5 Sweet Caroline, 8.0
  6. S2 E6 Fracture, 8.0
  7. S2 E7 A House Divided, 7.7
  8. S2 E8 Unpaid Debts, 8.1
  9. S2 E9 Chaos Is Come Again, 8.3
  10. S2 E10 Whoever Fights Monsters, 8.3
  11. S2 E11 The Quality of Mercy, 8.1
  12. S2 E12 Behind the Mask, 8.6
  13. S2 E13 Broken Dolls, 8.7
  1. S3 E1 Good Police, 7.9
  2. S3 E2 The Hollow Crown, 7.6
  3. S3 E3 That Way Madness Lies, 7.6
  4. S3 E4 A Walking Shadow, 7.6
  5. S3 E5 The Blue Wall, 7.8
  6. S3 E6 The Reckoning, 7.7
  7. S3 E7 Straight Through the Heart, 7.7
  8. S3 E8 Cry Havoc, 8.0
  9. S3 E9 Goodnight, Sweet Prince, 8.3
  10. S3 E10 By Virtue Fall, 7.9

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dan Lerner, Steven DePaul, Peter Weller
Written by
Wolfe Coleman, Jessica Grasl, Marta Gene Camps

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Facts

January 7, 2016 · August 19, 2018 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 2016
Last aired
August 19, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
60 countries

Tropes

Karmic Rape, Wham Episode, Hoist by His Own Petard +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Shades of Blue?"

Questions about Shades of Blue

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shades of Blue?

PrimeThe Roku

In the United States, Shades of Blue streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Shades of Blue worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7 and Metacritic 58). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is Shades of Blue okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Shades of Blue?

25 h

About 25 hours: 36 episodes in 3 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2018.

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 tropes for it, including Karmic Rape, Wham Episode, and Hoist by His Own Petard.