Dempsey and Makepeace
The sexy, crime busting TV duo!
Created by Tony Wharmby
On ITV1
A 1980s action-crime procedural built on the chemistry and romantic tension between mismatched British and American detectives, balancing crime-solving with banter and charm.
Dempsey and Makepeace is a British television crime drama made by London Weekend Television for ITV, created and produced by Ranald Graham. The leading roles were played by Michael Brandon and Glynis Barber, who later married each other on 18 November 1989. The series combined elements of previous series such as the mis-matching of British and American crime-fighters from different classes as seen in The Persuaders! and the action of The Professionals.
Questions people ask
Is Dempsey and Makepeace sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Does Dempsey and Makepeace leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Dempsey and Makepeace violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Is Dempsey and Makepeace easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Dempsey and Makepeace scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Dempsey and Makepeace
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dempsey and Makepeace
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dempsey and Makepeace, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dempsey and Makepeace, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dempsey and Makepeace, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
