TV series
The City and the City
2018, English, on BBC Two.
When the body of a foreign student is discovered in the streets of the down-at-heel city of Besźel, it’s just another day’s work for Inspector Tyador Borlú of the Extreme Crime Squad. But he uncovers evidence that the murdered girl came from Ul Qoma, a city that shares a dangerous and volatile relationship with Besźel, and this case will challenge everything Borlú holds dear.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
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Where to watch The City and the City
The City and the City is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Breach
Aired 27 April 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 6 April 2018
- Last aired
- 27 April 2018
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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What The City and the City is based on
The City and the City is based on The City & the City (2009) by China Miéville.
2009
The City & the City
By China Miéville
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The City and the City: quick answers
Is The City and the City worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The City and the City are there?
The City and the City has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The City and the City finished?
Yes. The City and the City ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The City and the City on?
The City and the City is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
The City and the City parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The City and the City yet.
What shows are like The City and the City?
If you liked The City and the City, try Gotham, Carnival Row, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels.
What is The City and the City based on?
The City and the City is based on The City & the City (2009) by China Miéville.