Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession

New Tricks is a British comedy-drama that follows the work of the fictional Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad of the Metropolitan Police Service. Originally led by Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman, it is made up of retired police officers who have been recruited to reinvestigate unsolved crimes.
LUXEN Decision Guide
A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 12 seasons
Use the season and episode count to judge how much time you want to invest.
Start here
Read the synopsis.
Start with the trailer and first-season premise, then decide whether you want to invest in the longer arc.
The series

7 episodes
2004

8 episodes
2005

8 episodes
2006

8 episodes
2007

8 episodes
2008

8 episodes
2009

10 episodes
2010

10 episodes
2011

10 episodes
2012

10 episodes
2013

10 episodes
2014

10 episodes
2015
Cast
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