Republic of Doyle

Republic of Doyle

Trouble is his business and business is good

Created by Allan Hawco

On CBC Television

2010–20146 seasons77 episodes44 min7.0 / 10

A warm, character-driven procedural built on the banter and affection between a father and son detective team in a rugged Newfoundland setting.

Jake Doyle and his ex-cop father, Malachy, run a Newfoundland detective agency. Their rugged seaside town never lacks for intriguing cases, and the Doyles don't always land on the right side of the law.

Questions people ask

  • Is Republic of Doyle easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.

  • Is Republic of Doyle sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.

  • Is Republic of Doyle scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

  • Is Republic of Doyle violent? Not especially. Less violent than 59% of series.

  • Does Republic of Doyle 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.

41/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity31

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise48

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Republic of Doyle

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Republic of Doyle

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Republic of Doyle, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Republic of Doyle, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Republic of Doyle, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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