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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.

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Seasons
2
Episodes
43
Episode length
44 min
Status
Cancelled in 1988

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8.0/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.

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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.

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