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Cape Town

2016Show1 season6 episodes

CrimeDrama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

Cape Town. Police captain Mat Joubert used to be the best, solved every crime, got every killer. But that was a year ago, before his wife Lara was murdered while working undercover.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Cape Town episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Relativity, 6.9

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Ladkani
Written by
Annette Reeker, Mark Needham
Produced by
Boris Kodjoe, Adam Friedlander, Brecht Driesen

Everyone

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

Facts

July 4, 2016 · July 5, 2016 · Ended

First aired
July 4, 2016
Last aired
July 5, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Germany
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Rape as Backstory, Do Not Call Me "Paul", The Place +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cape Town?"

Questions about Cape Town

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Cape Town worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.1).

How long does it take to watch Cape Town?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

Will I feel good after watching Cape Town?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Cape Town use?

Rape as BackstoryDo Not Call Me "Paul"The PlacePapa WolfCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveAdaptation Explanation ExtricationThat Man Is DeadRedemption Equals DeathPrivate Military ContractorDirty HarrietAdaptation ExpansionArmored Closet Gayand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Rape as Backstory, Do Not Call Me "Paul", and The Place.