Partners in Crime

Partners in Crime

Created by Zinnie Harris, Claire Wilson

On BBC One

20151 season6 episodes60 min7.1 / 10

A period mystery-adventure centered on a married couple navigating 1950s Cold War intrigue with charm and playful partnership, balancing genuine danger with affectionate domestic dynamics.

Set in a 1950s Britain rising from the ashes of the Blitz into the grip of a new Cold War, our beekeeping duo stumble into a world of murder, undercover agents and cold war conspiracy. Tuppence is a woman who sees adventure round every corner, throwing herself head first into every mystery with passion and fervour, determined to get to the truth no matter what it takes, much to the dismay of her more cautious husband Tommy.

Questions people ask

  • Is Partners in Crime scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.

  • Is Partners in Crime easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is Partners in Crime sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Partners in Crime violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Partners in Crime leave you hopeful? 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.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity52

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Partners in Crime

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Partners in Crime

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Partners in Crime, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Partners in Crime, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Partners in Crime, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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