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Crime Story

TV-PG 1986 Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery · 2 seasons
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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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About Crime Story

Enter the high-stakes world of 1960s Chicago where Lieutenant Mike Torello, a tough and relentless cop, embarks on a relentless quest to bring down Ray Luca, a charismatic yet ruthless gangster rising through the ranks of organized crime. Their cat-and-mouse game transcends mere law enforcement; it evolves into a personal vendetta, blurring the lines between justice and obsession. The series paints a vivid portrait of a city mired in corruption, where power struggles and moral compromises reign supreme.

Cast and Characters

Crime Story features a stellar cast led by Dennis Farina as Lieutenant Mike Torello, a hardened and dedicated detective determined to dismantle organized crime. Tony Denison portrays Ray Luca's calculating and ambitious right-hand man. Steve Ryan appears as Detective Nate Grossman, a reliable member of Torello's team. Paul Butler embodies Detective Charlie Green, another key member of Torello's squad. Billy Campbell plays Detective Joey Indelli, a younger member of the team learning the ropes. Bill Smitrovich stars as Detective Danny Krychek, a seasoned officer with his own methods. The series was brought to life by creators Chuck Adamson and Gustave Reininger.

What people like about Crime Story

Viewers praise Crime Story for its cinematic quality, comparing it favorably to feature films. Many highlight the show's realistic portrayal of crime and its morally ambiguous characters. The stylish direction, the period-accurate production design, and the electrifying performances are also frequently cited as reasons to watch.
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TV Show Score

80%

Released

September 19, 1986

Creator

Chuck Adamson, Gustave Reininger

Cast

Dennis Farina, Tony Denison, Steve Ryan, Paul Butler, Billy Campbell, Bill Smitrovich

Genre

Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery

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Yes, DIRECTV carries Crime Story on NBC as part of the DIRECTV MyNews package for $39.99 / month, after a 5-Day Free Trial.

DIRECTV has 14 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, VH1, and WE tv.

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Every DIRECTV subscriber can record NBC to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while up to 20 users can stream at the same time.

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Yes, Hulu Live TV carries Crime Story on NBC as part of their Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN Select package for $89.99 / month a month.

Hulu Live TV has 70 channels as part of their plan, including A&E, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Food Network, Fox News, Freeform, FX, FXX, HGTV, The History Channel, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, MS NOW, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA Network, and VH1.

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Every Hulu Live TV subscriber can record Crime Story to their Unlimited Cloud DVR, while 2 users can stream at the same time. For $9.99/month, you can upgrade to use on unlimited devices at home and three on-the-road.

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Yes, Fubo carries Crime Story on NBC as part of their Pro package.  The service costs $63.99 / month, after a Free Trial.  

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Yes, YouTube TV carries Crime Story on NBC as part of their YouTube TV package for $82.99 / month a month.

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Philo does not offer NBC, which means you can’t stream Crime Story with the streaming service.

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