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Z-Cars
1962·12 Seasons·804 Episodes·★ 7.3
Z-Cars or Z Cars is a British television drama series centred on the work of mobile uniformed police in the fictional town of Newtown, based on Kirkby, Merseyside. Produced by the BBC, it debuted in January 1962 and ran until September 1978.
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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 · 12 seasons
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Seasons
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Series 1
31 episodes
1962
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Series 2
42 episodes
1962
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Series 3
42 episodes
1963
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Series 4
43 episodes
1964
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Series 5
12 episodes
1965
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Series 6
416 episodes
1967
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Series 7
115 episodes
1971
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Series 8
28 episodes
1973
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Series 9
31 episodes
1974
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Series 10
18 episodes
1976
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Series 11
13 episodes
1977
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Series 12
13 episodes
1978
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