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The City and the City

2018Show1 season4 episodes

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A gripping, intricate drama series about crime and mystery, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E2 "Ul Qoma" 7.4

Episodes

7.2

Story

When the body of a foreign student is discovered in the streets of the down-at-heel city of Besźel, it’s just another day’s work for Inspector Tyador Borlú of the Extreme Crime Squad. But he uncovers evidence that the murdered girl came from Ul Qoma, a city that shares a dangerous and volatile relationship with Besźel, and this case will challenge everything Borlú holds dear.

Feels like

  • Unique World-Building
  • Metaphysical Crime Thriller
  • Political Intrigue
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Philosophical Sci-Fi
  • Slow Burn Detective
  • Ambitious Adaptation
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Urban Fantasy

Cast

Crew

Directors
Tom Shankland

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Facts

April 6, 2018 · April 27, 2018 · Ended

First aired
April 6, 2018
Last aired
April 27, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

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Questions about The City and the City

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Is The City and the City worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (64).

How long does it take to watch The City and the City?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Can I half-watch The City and the City?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for ambiguity.