Homicide: Life on the Street
An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.
First Air Year
1993
Seasons
7
Audience Score
8.1
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Crime
Series Snapshot
An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.
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Homicide: Life on the Street is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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