EPISODE
Detroit 1-8-7 - Season 1
What does it take to be a detective in one of America's toughest cities? The series follows the men and women of Detroit Homicide as they struggle with their own inner demons as they battle crime in the city.
25 December 1979
19 July 1977, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
24 June 1988, Melrose Park, Illinois, USA
12 April 1968, Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA
12 February 1964, New York City, New York, USA
9 June 1973, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
22 July 1949, Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA
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25 June 1969, Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
September 21, 2010
Thanks to some strong performances, it's certainly watchable for viewers who are not tired of the genre.
August 20, 2013
There's a difference between a show that feels genuinely edgy and one that feels likes it's constantly reminding you just how edgy it's trying to be.
September 21, 2010
Detroit 1-8-7 has nothing that makes it stand out from the many police dramas that have come before it, or are playing alongside it.
September 21, 2010
Detroit 1-8-7 has enough potential back stories and future stories to sustain a good cop drama.
September 21, 2010
Honestly, the best thing about Detroit 1-8-7 is the look of it, and a big part of that comes from the city's landscapes and how effectively they're used.
September 21, 2010
Fans of police dramas will appreciate the show's various plot twists, which lead to some interesting conclusions.
September 21, 2010
Ultimately, Detroit 1-8-7 just may have enough forward thrust and raw emotion to take off.
September 21, 2010
For most cop-show fans, this case is probably already closed.
September 21, 2010
Despite a flawed pilot, there's real promise here.