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The Chief
1990·5 Seasons·35 Episodes·★ 7.0
The Chief is a British crime drama transmitted on ITV from 20 April 1990 to 16 June 1995. Produced by Anglia Television, it centred on the politics at the top of a typical English police force in its continual battle to solve the problems the times, in this case the fictional Eastland of East Anglia.
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 5 seasons
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Seasons
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Season 1
6 episodes
1990
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Season 2
6 episodes
1991
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Season 3
6 episodes
1993
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Season 4
10 episodes
1994
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Season 5
7 episodes
1995
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