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The Detectives

2018 – 2020Show3 seasons24 episodes

CrimeDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

A gripping factual series that brings to life the work of real detectives by blending the best of documentary storytelling with fully dramatized re-enactments. Every episode features a different detective reliving the investigation that not only challenged them like no other, but also had a residual impact on an aspect of Canadian life and law enforcement.

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  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

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The Detectives episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Wells Gray Gunman, 8.1
  2. S1 E2 Project Hitchhiker, 8.2
  3. S1 E3 Trick or Treat, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Father's Day, 8.1
  5. S1 E5 Stranger Calling, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 Burning Season, 7.8
  7. S1 E7 She Said, 8.4
  8. S1 E8 Home, 8.1
  1. S2 E1 The Walk Home, 7.8
  2. S2 E2 The Second Chance, 8.0
  3. S2 E3 Nine Shots, 7.3
  4. S2 E4 Jackie, 8.0
  5. S2 E5 Small Town Murder, 7.3
  6. S2 E6 The Last Fare, 8.2
  7. S2 E7 Hatred, 7.7
  8. S2 E8 Master Manipulator, 7.2
  1. S3 E1 Mother and Son, 8.4
  2. S3 E2 Out of Lies, 8.5
  3. S3 E3 Starting Over, 7.6
  4. S3 E4 Project Houston, 7.4
  5. S3 E5 Project Prism, 7.8
  6. S3 E6 Peters, 7.4
  7. S3 E8 Sidhu: Murder on the Causeway, 7.3

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jasmin Mozaffari, John L'Ecuyer, Petro Duszara
Written by
Alain Zaloum, Eric Sabbag

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Facts

January 10, 2018 · February 27, 2020 · Ended

First aired
January 10, 2018
Last aired
February 27, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
Canada
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Vacation Episode, Special Guest, Becoming the Mask +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Detectives?"

Questions about The Detectives

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Where can I stream The Detectives?

The Roku

In the United States, The Detectives is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Detectives worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.6).

How long does it take to watch The Detectives?

24 h

About 24 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2020.

What tropes does The Detectives use?

Vacation EpisodeSpecial GuestBecoming the MaskTrojan Cellmate PloyCool Old GuyAchievements in IgnoranceWe Used to Be FriendsEarn Your Happy EndingBritish BrevityBolivian Army CliffhangerGroin AttackDirty Cowardand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Vacation Episode, Special Guest, and Becoming the Mask.