TV series

The City of Shadows

2008–2012 · 2 seasons

A sober, grounded crime procedural that moves through grim real-life cases with a quiet, persistent unease.

Overview: City of the Shadows is original Slovak crime TV series, broadcast since April 11, 2008 on the Markíza. It was produced by DNA Production company. The episodes are based on real events. TV series received the "Televízna udalosť roka“ Award by film critics.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, justice, violence, guilt
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
justice
violence
guilt
morality
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild