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The Detective

19851 seasonDon Leaver
IMDb 7.1

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Metropolitan Police Commander Ken Crocker investigates corruption in high places.

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What is The Detective (1985) about?

Metropolitan Police Commander Ken Crocker investigates corruption in high places.

Who stars in The Detective?

The Detective stars Tom Bell (Cdr. Kenneth Crocker), Mark Eden (Supt. Wilf Penfield), Vivienne Ritchie (Det. Insp. Vera Harris), Niall Tóibín (Sir Walter Jones), Terence Rigby (Det. Asst. Commissioner Mars). The series was created by Don Leaver.

How many seasons does The Detective have?

The Detective has 1 seasons. There are 5 episodes in total.

Is The Detective worth watching?

The Detective holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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