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Wild Bill

2019·Show
6Episodes in1Season·TV-14
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

U.S. police chief Bill Hixon lands in the British town of Boston, Lincolnshire, with his 14-year-old daughter Kelsey in tow hoping they can flee their painful recent past. But this unfamiliar, unimpressed community will force Bill to question everything about himself and leave him asking whether it's Boston that needs Bill, or Bill that needs Boston?
British Crime DramaFish-Out-of-Water StoryPolice ProceduralFather-Daughter RelationshipCultural AdjustmentSmall-Town DynamicsPersonal RedemptionCharacter-Driven NarrativeHumorous Culture Clash

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Wild Bill

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wild Bill legally?

Wild Bill is included with a subscription to BritBox in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wild Bill worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 42%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wild Bill rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

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

How many seasons does Wild Bill have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wild Bill?

Critics42
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Wild Bill higher (69) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Wild Bill air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Wild Bill in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Wild Bill?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wild Bill in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wild Bill use?

Following in Relative's FootstepsOff with His Head!Interrupted SuicideIt's All My FaultProfessional KillerScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!The MafiyaFish out of WaterNo BisexualsOutliving One's OffspringIdentity AmnesiaSuicide, Not Murderand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Wild Bill, including Following in Relative's Footsteps, Off with His Head!, Interrupted Suicide.