Good Guys, Bad Guys (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 5.5
Released in 1997, Good Guys, Bad Guys is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Good Guys, Bad Guys was an Australian crime TV series that screened on the Nine Network between 1997 and 1998, with a telemovie and twenty-six episodes produced. A comedy/drama set in Melbourne. The program was written for, and starred, Marcus Graham as Elvis Maginnis. A disgraced former cop, tainted by his criminal family and framed for corruption, Elvis owns "K for Kleen" drycleaning, managed by the eminently more sensible Stella Kinsella and sweetheart Reuben Zeus who has Tourette syndrome. Elvis's attempts at a straight life are constantly compromised by the demands of his eccentric family, while Stella's attempts at making "K-for-Kleen" turn a profit are frustrated by Elvis's penchant for damsels in distress and a hard-luck story. He may not have a white stallion, but Elvis has a beautiful Charger. The program was filmed in Melbourne, predominantly around the inner-city "bohemian" suburbs of St. Kilda, Fitzroy and Carlton. The film style incorporated local colour - Melbourne trams, landmarks like Smith Street's Cobra cane furniture shop, and the Builder's Arms Hotel as Elvis's local - and a soundtrack of the then-latest Australian music, matched to the action. The Good Guys, Bad Guys soundtrack CD features Regurgitator, The Fauves, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Whitlams, The Avalanches, Spiderbait, The Cruel Sea and The Mavis's among others.
Who’s in it. Good Guys, Bad Guys stars Alison Whyte as Stella Kinsella, Marcus Graham as Elvis Maginnis, Travis McMahon as Reuben Zeus and Claudia Black as Jill Mayhew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Good Guys, Bad Guys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Good Guys, Bad Guys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good Guys, Bad Guys tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good Guys, Bad Guys (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good Guys, Bad Guys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Good Guys, Bad Guys worth watching?
- Good Guys, Bad Guys holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good Guys, Bad Guys?
- Good Guys, Bad Guys stars Alison Whyte, Marcus Graham, Travis McMahon, Claudia Black and Kristian Schmid.
- When was Good Guys, Bad Guys released?
- Good Guys, Bad Guys was released in 1997.