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Criminal: UK

2019 – 2020Show2 seasons7 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic656.9Rotten Tomatoes92%88%

A nerve-racking, slow-burning crime series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

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Episodes

7.8
8.5

Story

Every suspect has their story.

Within the walls of an interrogation room, London investigators question suspects accused of grievous crimes until the truth comes to light.

Feels like

  • Intense Psychological Thriller
  • Masterclass in Acting
  • Dialogue-Driven Crime Drama
  • Claustrophobic Tension
  • Anthology Format
  • Realistic Police Interrogation
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Minimalist Visual Style
  • Suspenseful Mystery

Cast

24 of 27 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jim Field Smith
Written by
George Kay
Produced by
Georgie Fallon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 20, 2019 · September 16, 2020 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 2019
Last aired
September 16, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 7 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
130 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Criminal: UK?"

Questions about Criminal: UK

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Criminal: UK?

Netflix

In the United States, Criminal: UK streams on Netflix. It also streams in 129 other countries.

Is Criminal: UK worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 65).

How long does it take to watch Criminal: UK?

5 h

About 5 hours: 7 episodes in 2 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2020.

Can I half-watch Criminal: UK?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Criminal: UK?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.