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Wiseguy

1987·Show
75Episodes in4Seasons·TV-14
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic564.6

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A , crime series: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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8.0
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6.9

About

With friends like his who needs enemies

Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.
Gritty Crime DramaUndercover TensionComplex Family ConflictKen Wahl Performance80s RealismMoral AmbiguityOrganized Crime EpicPsychological Toll of EspionageCharacter-Driven Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Iscove, Bill Corcoran, William A. Fraker
Written by:
Suzanne Oshry, David J. Burke, John Schulian
Produced by:
Rod Holcomb, Stephen Kronish, Jo Swerling Jr.

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Wiseguy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wiseguy?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVShout! Factory TVPlex

In the United States, Wiseguy streams on Prime, fuboTV, Peacock, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Wiseguy worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7.8 and Metacritic 56).

Which season of Wiseguy is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is No One Gets Out of Here Alive (season 1, episode 9) at 8.8, and the lowest is Dead Right (season 4, episode 8) at 6.4.

Is Wiseguy okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Wiseguy?

75 h

About 75 hours: 75 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1990.

What tropes does Wiseguy use?

Fire-Forged FriendsIdentical GrandsonEvil BritAntagonist in MourningPerma-StubblePolice BrutalityTeeth-Clenched TeamworkOrderlies are CreepsFaking the DeadPointy-Haired BossProfessional KillerVillainous Breakdownand 155 more

TV Tropes lists 167 tropes for it, including Fire-Forged Friends, Identical Grandson, and Evil Brit.