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The Detectives

Name: The Detectives
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1993-01-27
Cast: Robert Powell, George Sewell, Jasper Carrott

1993 | 5 seasons | 25 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 25 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 46K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up.

Season 11993 · 6 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 21994 · 6 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 31995 · 6 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 41996 · 5 episodes
Not rated yet
Season 51997 · 6 episodes
Not rated yet

The Detectives

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

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How it earned its rating

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