Backstrom(2015)
Brilliant cop. Total jerk.
Backstrom Synopsis
Detective Lieutenant Everett Backstrom is a man with no filter. After a five-year exile to the traffic division for offensive behavior, he has returned from disgrace to lead Portland's newly minted S.C.U. Tasked with navigating the city's most sensitive and serious cases, he must solve each crime as he tries, and fails, to change his own self-destructive behavior. Based on renowned Swedish criminologist and novelist Leif G.W. Persson’s hit series of books of the same name.
Backstrom (2015) is a crime and drama series that premiered on January 22, 2015, spanning 1 season and 13 episodes. It stars Rainn Wilson, Beatrice Rosen, Dennis Haysbert and Genevieve Angelson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 94 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2015-01-22
- Last aired:
- 2015-04-30
- Producers:
- James Oh, Leif G.W. Persson
Backstrom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rainn Wilson
as Det. Lt. Backstrom
Beatrice Rosen
as Nadia Paquet
Dennis Haysbert
as Det. Sgt. Almond
Genevieve Angelson
as Det. Gravely
Kristoffer Polaha
as Sgt. Niedermayer
Page Kennedy
as Officer Moto
Thomas Dekker
as Gregory Valentine
Key crew
Executive produced by James Oh and Leif G.W. Persson.
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Backstrom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 94 ratings.
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Backstrom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Backstrom?
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Episodes of Backstrom (2015) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of Backstrom are there?
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Backstrom has 1 season and 13 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 22, 2015.
Is Backstrom still running?
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No. Backstrom is marked as canceled, with the final episode airing on April 30, 2015.
Who is in the cast of Backstrom?
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Backstrom (2015) stars Rainn Wilson, Beatrice Rosen, Dennis Haysbert, Genevieve Angelson and Kristoffer Polaha. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Backstrom any good?
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Backstrom (2015) is rated 6.8 out of 10 from 94 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like crime and drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.