Homicide: Life on the Street

NBC | Release Date: January 31, 1993

8.6	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 8 Ratings

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shinesobrightSep 5, 2021

The dialogue of the show defintely is offensive by today's terms but that's part of what makes it so real. Should people think and act like this? No, but they do so a glimpse behind the curtain at the criminal injustice system are theThe dialogue of the show defintely is offensive by today's terms but that's part of what makes it so real. Should people think and act like this? No, but they do so a glimpse behind the curtain at the criminal injustice system are the hallowed halls we will walk.… Expand

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cforestApr 6, 2020

This is truly one of the best cop dramas of all time of TV history. To call it a “cop” drama is almost misleading. This was true dramatic acting, writing, directing, and producing of the first order.

The long- and medium-term cast featuredThis is truly one of the best cop dramas of all time of TV history. To call it a “cop” drama is almost misleading. This was true dramatic acting, writing, directing, and producing of the first order.

The long- and medium-term cast featured stellar ongoing performances from Andre Braugher (one of the best actors of his generation, totally underrated), Melissa Leo, Peter Gerety and the always subtle, still insanely intense Yaphet Kotto. Daniel Baldwin and Ned Beatty pitched in for a couple seasons with spot-on characters spanning a wide spectrum of humanity - from mistaken, confident darkness to faltering self doubt. Beatty rivals his famed performance in Deliverance over 35 episodes here with his usual exceptional craftsmanship. Spiced with captivating guest-starring runs from such icons as James Earl Jones, Anne Meara, or one-time appearances from real thespians such as Marcia Gay Harden, Lily Tomlin, Moses Gunn, Rosanna Arquette, Charles Durning, Alfre Woodard... the list could go on, but this show always guaranteed theatrical brilliance..**********… Expand

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