TV ShowEndedBBC TwoDramaSci-Fi & FantasyCrime

The City and the City

2018 · 45m per ep · 16 · English · United Kingdom

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.

5.9(84 reviews)

5.6246% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Apr 6, 2018
Last air date: Apr 27, 2018
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: BBC Two
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: 16
Production companies: Mammoth Screen

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Keywords

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Seasons & episodes

Cast

Danny Webb

Major Syedr

Lara Pulver

Katrynia Borlú

Mandeep Dhillon

Constable Corwi

David Morrissey

Tyador Borlú

Ron Cook

Commissar Gadlem

Maria Schrader

Senior Detective Dhatt

Christian Camargo

Doctor Bowden

Paprika Steen

Professor Mona Ul-Nadi

Media

Reviews & ratings

5.9

84 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim5.9/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel6.9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong5.9/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful