The City and the City (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 5.9
Released in 2018, The City and the City is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy and crime series.
What it’s about. When the body of a foreign student is discovered in the streets of the down-at-heel city of Besźel, it’s just another day’s work for Inspector Tyador Borlú of the Extreme Crime Squad. But he uncovers evidence that the murdered girl came from Ul Qoma, a city that shares a dangerous and volatile relationship with Besźel, and this case will challenge everything Borlú holds dear.
Who’s in it. The City and the City stars Danny Webb as Major Syedr, Lara Pulver as Katrynia Borlú, Mandeep Dhillon as Constable Corwi and David Morrissey as Tyador Borlú, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The City and the City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The City and the City page.
If you liked it. Fans of The City and the City tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The City and the City (2018)?
- In US, The City and the City is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel and BritBox. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The City and the City worth watching?
- The City and the City holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, sci-fi & fantasy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The City and the City?
- The City and the City stars Danny Webb, Lara Pulver, Mandeep Dhillon, David Morrissey and Ron Cook.
- When was The City and the City released?
- The City and the City was released in 2018.