TV series

The Detectives

1993–1997 · 5 seasons

A breezy, silly spoof where bumbling cops stumble through cases, offering light laughs and gentle parody of police dramas.

Overview: 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 feels: Absurd, satirical, light and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Crime, deception, friendship, work
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
deception
friendship
work
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild