Detroit 1-8-7
Our city. Our rules.
Created by Jason Richman
On ABC
A gritty procedural crime drama set in Detroit that balances case-of-the-week investigation with the emotional toll of urban homicide work.
What does it take to be a detective in one of America's toughest cities? Follow one homicide unit as Detroit's finest unearth the crisis and revelation, heartbreak and heroism of these inner city cops in Detroit, Michigan.
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Questions people ask
Is Detroit 1-8-7 violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does Detroit 1-8-7 leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Detroit 1-8-7 sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is Detroit 1-8-7 easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is Detroit 1-8-7 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.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Detroit 1-8-7
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Detroit 1-8-7
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Detroit 1-8-7, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Detroit 1-8-7, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Detroit 1-8-7, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
