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The Singing Detective (1986)
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Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
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Strong recommendationSupernatural mystery
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through revealRewards close attention
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Viewer insight The Singing Detective is a 1986 TV series in the Drama / Mystery category from United Kingdom, Australia. Created by Dennis Potter. Starring Michael Gambon and Joanne Whalley. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 7.5/10.
Genre: Drama / Mystery, Released in 1986, Original language: English, Production: United Kingdom, Australia, Starring Michael Gambon and Joanne Whalley.
Episode runtime
70 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom, Australia
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Status
Ended
First air year
1986
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Cast & crew
Michael Gambon
Philip Marlow
Joanne Whalley
Nurse Mills
David Ryall
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Sharon D. Clarke
Night Nurse
Gerard Horan
Reginald
Ron Cook
First Mysterious Man
George Rossi
Second Mysterious Man
Creators: Dennis Potter
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1What is series The Singing Detective (1986)?
It is a series released in 1986 within the Drama, Mystery category.
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4What is the rating of The Singing Detective?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 42 ratings.
5How many seasons or episodes does The Singing Detective have?
The series currently shows 1 season, 6 episodes.
6What kind of viewers is The Singing Detective best suited for?
A suspense-driven story that keeps opening new layers and works best for viewers who notice the smaller details.
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