TV series

Steam Detectives

1998–1999 · 1 season

A foggy, steam-powered city of mystery where each case unfolds at a steady, atmospheric pace with mild adventure.

Overview: The Streets here are continually enshrouded in white mist. Steam rises from everywhere, obscuring the streets and buildings. Because coal was the only fuel available, this city developed an incredibly advanced steam technology. Unfortunately, evil-doers take advantage of this white fog to commit countless crimes and continually baffle the police. At night, the white mist shrouds the darkness, intimidating everyone. People Call this city enveloped in mist, STEAM CITY.
How it feels: Eerie, tense, whimsical and dark. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Mystery, crime, technology, justice
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: eeriestrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: mystery
crime
technology
justice
corruption
Places: big city
Era: timeless
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
procedural
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none