The Sweeney

The Sweeney is a gritty and intense crime drama that follows the lives of two detectives in London's Flying Squad, With their sharp wit and and no-nonsense attitude, Detective Inspector Jack Regan (John Thaw) and Detective Sergeant George Carter (Dennis Waterman) take on the city's toughest criminals in this classic 1970s series. Shot entirely on film, the show's realistic portrayal of violence and crime in London's underworld was a departure from the more sanitized depictions of law enforcement on TV at the time. With its strong performances, captivating storylines , and memorable characters, The Sweeney became a cultural phenomenon in the UK, spawning two feature film spin-offs and cementing its place as one of the greatest police dramas of all time.

You can stream The Sweeney on: BritBox

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