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Wycliffe

1994·Show
36Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.2
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Wycliffe is a British television series, based on W. J. Burley's novels about Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe. It was produced by HTV and broadcast on the ITV Network, following a pilot episode on 7 August 1993, between 24 July 1994 and 5 July 1998. The series was filmed in Cornwall, with a production office in Truro. Music for the series was composed by Nigel Hess and was awarded the Royal Television Society award for the best television theme. Wycliffe is played by Jack Shepherd, assisted by DI Doug Kersey and DI Lucy Lane. Each episode deals with a murder investigation. In the early series, the stories are adapted from Burley's books and are in classic whodunit style, often with quirky characters and plot elements. In later seasons, the tone becomes more naturalistic and there is more emphasis on internal politics within the police.
Classic British WhodunitCornish Coast SettingPolice Procedural DramaQuirky Character StudyAward-Winning Theme MusicSlow-Burn MysteryNaturalistic Tone EvolutionNostalgic 90s Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Alan Wareing, Martyn Friend, Michael Owen Morris
Written by:
Steve Trafford, Isabelle Grey, Jonathan Rich

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wycliffe

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Is Wycliffe worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wycliffe rated?

TV-14Violence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Wycliffe have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 36 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

Is Wycliffe based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did Wycliffe air?

It ran from 1994 to 1998 and has ended.

What language is Wycliffe in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Wycliffe?

4CAGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wycliffe in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wycliffe use?

Fair CopHappily MarriedAlliterative Name

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for Wycliffe, including Fair Cop, Happily Married, Alliterative Name.