Tin Star

2017·Show
25Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb7.2Metacritic–5.6Rotten Tomatoes60%55%
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Where to watch

Prime

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Tin Star fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

The story of Jim Worth, an expat British police officer starting a new life with his family as police chief in Little Big Bear, an idyllic town near the Rocky Mountains. When his small town is overrun by migrant workers from a massive new oil refinery – the wave of drugs, prostitution and organised crime that follows them threatens to sweep away everything in its wake.
Gritty Crime ThrillerPsychological DramaFamily in PerilDarkly HumorousVengeful ProtagonistSmall Town CorruptionIntense & ViolentComplex Character StudyMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Justin Chadwick, Susan Tully, Jim Loach
Written by:
Rowan Joffé, Nathaniel Price, Thomas Martin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tin Star

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tin Star legally?

Prime

Tin Star is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tin Star worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tin Star rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual content

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

How many seasons does Tin Star have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 25 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tin Star?

Critics60
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see Tin Star much the same way.

When did Tin Star air?

It ran from 2017 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Tin Star in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tin Star?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tin Star in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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