The Thin Blue Line
The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was written by Ben Elton.
First Air Year
1995
Seasons
2
Audience Score
7.2
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Series Snapshot
The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was written by Ben Elton.
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The Thin Blue Line is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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