Waiting

The Singing Detective

19861 seasonDennis Potter
IMDb 8.6

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

DramaMystery
DetectiveHallucinationSurrealMusicalFilm NoirMiniseriesHospitalPsychiatristMystery Writer1940s

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Showrunner, writers, and cast credits

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Trailer

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

IMDbOfficial Website

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is The Singing Detective (1986) about?

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

Who stars in The Singing Detective?

The Singing Detective stars Michael Gambon (Philip Marlow), Joanne Whalley (Nurse Mills), David Ryall (Mr Hall), Sharon D. Clarke (Night Nurse), Gerard Horan (Reginald). The series was created by Dennis Potter.

How many seasons does The Singing Detective have?

The Singing Detective has 1 seasons. There are 6 episodes in total.

Is The Singing Detective worth watching?

The Singing Detective holds an IMDb rating of 8.6/10. Fans of Drama, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Singing Detective?

Streaming availability for The Singing Detective changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.