The Detectives (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 1993, The Detectives is a comedy series.
What it’s about. The absurd adventures of two defective detectives, who - despite unbelievable incompetence - somehow manage to solve their cases (or be nearby when the cases are solved) and retain their jobs.
Who’s in it. The Detectives stars Robert Powell as Dave Briggs, George Sewell as Superintendent Cottam, Jasper Carrott as Bob Louis and Jimmy Tarbuck as McKenna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Detectives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Detectives page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Detectives tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Detectives (1993)?
- In GB, The Detectives is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Detectives worth watching?
- The Detectives holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Detectives?
- The Detectives stars Robert Powell, George Sewell, Jasper Carrott, Jimmy Tarbuck and John Nettles.
- When was The Detectives released?
- The Detectives was released in 1993.