TV series

The Crime

2017–2021 · 2 seasons

A grim, talky procedural that turns a murder case into a slow, uneasy study of betrayal and moral compromise.

Overview: Investigation of cruel murder of the young girl turns into the difficult psychological drama which opens questions of the human values and meanings, things that everyone cares about: fidelity and treachery, cynicism and compassion, revenge and humility.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, betrayal, morality, revenge
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 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
betrayal
morality
revenge
grief
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
procedural
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild