

TV series
Crime Story
1986–1988, English, on NBC. Created by Gustave Reininger & Chuck Adamson.
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The hard-boiled saga of hair-trigger cop Lieutenant Mike Torello and his obsessive pursuit of ruthless gangster Ray Luca.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 43
- Episode length
- 44 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 1988
Absolute Cinema
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8.0/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Crime Story
Crime Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S2 E22: Going Home (3)
Aired 10 May 1988
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Gustave ReiningerCreator
- Chuck AdamsonCreator
- Dennis FarinaLt. Mike Torello · 43 ep
- Tony DenisonRay Luca · 43 ep
- Steve RyanDet. Nate Grossman · 43 ep
- Paul ButlerDet. Walter Clemmons · 43 ep
- Billy CampbellDet. Joey Indelli · 43 ep
- Bill SmitrovichSgt. Danny Krychek · 43 ep
- Stephen LangAtty. David Abrams · 43 ep
- John SantucciPauli Taglia · 43 ep
- Jack AngelNarrator (voice) · 43 ep
- Jon PolitoPhil Bartoli · 35 ep
- Ted LevineJack Holman · 31 ep
- Joseph WisemanManny Weisbord · 30 ep
Details
- First aired
- 19 September 1986
- Last aired
- 10 May 1988
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U
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Crime Story: quick answers
Is Crime Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Crime Story are there?
Crime Story has 2 seasons and 43 episodes, about 44 minutes each.
Is Crime Story finished?
Yes. Crime Story was cancelled in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Crime Story on?
Crime Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Peacock Premium in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Crime Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Crime Story is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Crime Story?
If you liked Crime Story, try Barnaby Jones, Baretta, Police Story.
Who created Crime Story?
Crime Story was created by Gustave Reininger and Chuck Adamson and stars Dennis Farina, Tony Denison, Steve Ryan.


