TV series

Algiers Confidential

2022 · 1 season

A tense, slow-burning thriller that mixes political corruption with a risky romance in a sun-drenched, dangerous setting.

Overview: When two of his countrymen - arms dealers - are kidnapped, a German police investigator is sent to Algiers in search of them. Beginning a steamy affair with an Algerian prosecutor investigating the case for her country probably wasn't the best idea, but as the pair go deeper, they uncover a corruption scandal testing their loyalty to their nations and to each other.
How it feels: Tense, dark, romantic and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Corruption, betrayal, loyalty, crime
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
betrayal
loyalty
crime
politics
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong