Hulu's Summer Binge-A-Thon | Week 1: Gritty Crime Shows

Get your binge on for seven weeks of summer!

I love solving mysteries in books, movies, and television shows. So I am really excited that Hulu is kicking off the binge-a-thon with crime shows. You can watch most of the episodes for free.

I'll be watching and discussing these crime shows this week. Drop by anytime to chat about them or recommend a crime show for me to watch.

Have you seen any of the shows?

Binge on these thrilling international crime shows...

The Straits

This exotic and darkly humorous crime series centers on a family smuggling operation in the Northern Straits of Australia.

Line of Duty

This British police drama was nominated for Best TV Drama by the Royal Television Society. Delve into this tale of corruption and deception today!

Spiral

This hard-hitting cop show plunges into the rough worlds of Parisian drug dealers and serial killers.

The Shield

Michael Chiklis won an Emmy for his role as rogue Los Angeles police detective Vic Mackey. Hulu has got seven seasons of The Shield for your bingeing pleasure!

Braquo

A group of detectives resorts to violence to protect their reputations in this gritty French drama.

 

 

Take a break with these popular movies...

Trailer Park Boys 

Residents of Sunnyvale Trailer Park hatch a plan to pull off a coin scheme.

Quadrophenia

An angst-filled teen and his Mod friends cruise around London getting into trouble.

 

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Take a provocative look behind the bright lights of the legendary nightclub.

 

 

Hulu's Summer Binge-A-Thon Week 1: Gritty Crime Shows

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Check out SPIRAL: S1 Ep.8 via Hulu.

The critically-acclaimed French Spiral has become such a worldwide sensation, it's been broadcast in more than 70 countries. Every season plunges into the tortured world of prostitutes, drug dealers and serial killers. Intentionally monochromatic photography, starkly filmed decomposing corpses, autopsies and intense interrogations set the tone for this hard-hitting, realistic cop show. It's a police thriller that reveals society's ever changing codes of law: a dark series with constant and increasing tension. - Hulu

Benoit Faye is in intensive care following an assassination attempt, leaving Pierre Clemente with few options to close the case. 

Spiral

Season: 1
Episode: 8
Aired: 01/04/2006
Rating: Not Rated (it's for mature audiences)
Run Time: 46:54

Starring:

Caroline Proust as Police Captain Laure Berthaud
Grégory Fitoussi as Assistant Prosecutor Pierre Clément
Philippe Duclos as Judge François Roban
Fred Bianconi as Police Lieutenant Frédéric "Tintin" Fromentin
Thierry Godard as Police Lieutenant Gilles "Gilou" Escoffier


You can also find Spiral here:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

Hulu's Summer Binge-A-Thon Week 1: Gritty Crime Shows

 

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Check out SPIRAL: S1 Ep.7 via Hulu.

The critically-acclaimed French Spiral has become such a worldwide sensation, it's been broadcast in more than 70 countries. Every season plunges into the tortured world of prostitutes, drug dealers and serial killers. Intentionally monochromatic photography, starkly filmed decomposing corpses, autopsies and intense interrogations set the tone for this hard-hitting, realistic cop show. It's a police thriller that reveals society's ever changing codes of law: a dark series with constant and increasing tension. - Hulu

Pierre Clemente finally resolves to have his friend Benoit Faye arrested and a divorced couple approach Pierre to look into the disappearance of their son.

Spiral

Season: 1
Episode: 7
Aired: 01/04/2006
Rating: Not Rated (it's for mature audiences)
Run Time: 49:18

Starring:

Caroline Proust as Police Captain Laure Berthaud
Grégory Fitoussi as Assistant Prosecutor Pierre Clément
Philippe Duclos as Judge François Roban
Fred Bianconi as Police Lieutenant Frédéric "Tintin" Fromentin
Thierry Godard as Police Lieutenant Gilles "Gilou" Escoffier


You can also find Spiral here:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

Hulu's Summer Binge-A-Thon Week 1: Gritty Crime Shows

 

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Check out SPIRAL: S1 Ep.6 via Hulu.

The critically-acclaimed French Spiral has become such a worldwide sensation, it's been broadcast in more than 70 countries. Every season plunges into the tortured world of prostitutes, drug dealers and serial killers. Intentionally monochromatic photography, starkly filmed decomposing corpses, autopsies and intense interrogations set the tone for this hard-hitting, realistic cop show. It's a police thriller that reveals society's ever changing codes of law: a dark series with constant and increasing tension. - Hulu

Pierre Clemente initiates divorce proceedings from his wife, not long before he finds out his father-in-law's company is the subject of scrutiny by the authorities.

Spiral

Season: 1
Episode: 6
Aired: 12/27/2005
Rating: Not Rated (it's for mature audiences)
Run Time: 47:56

Starring:

Caroline Proust as Police Captain Laure Berthaud
Grégory Fitoussi as Assistant Prosecutor Pierre Clément
Philippe Duclos as Judge François Roban
Fred Bianconi as Police Lieutenant Frédéric "Tintin" Fromentin
Thierry Godard as Police Lieutenant Gilles "Gilou" Escoffier


You can also find Spiral here:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

Hulu's Summer Binge-A-Thon Week 1: Gritty Crime Shows

 

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Check out SPIRAL: S1 Ep.5 via Hulu.

The critically-acclaimed French Spiral has become such a worldwide sensation, it's been broadcast in more than 70 countries. Every season plunges into the tortured world of prostitutes, drug dealers and serial killers. Intentionally monochromatic photography, starkly filmed decomposing corpses, autopsies and intense interrogations set the tone for this hard-hitting, realistic cop show. It's a police thriller that reveals society's ever changing codes of law: a dark series with constant and increasing tension. - Hulu

Elina Andrescu's missing sister, Sophia, is found dead in a freezer. Meanwhile, the police investigates an alleged sexually abusive father.

Spiral

Season: 1
Episode: 5
Aired: 12/27/2005
Rating: Not Rated (it's for mature audiences)
Run Time: 48:30

Starring:

Caroline Proust as Police Captain Laure Berthaud
Grégory Fitoussi as Assistant Prosecutor Pierre Clément
Philippe Duclos as Judge François Roban
Fred Bianconi as Police Lieutenant Frédéric "Tintin" Fromentin
Thierry Godard as Police Lieutenant Gilles "Gilou" Escoffier


You can also find Spiral here:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

Hulu's Summer Binge-A-Thon Week 1: Gritty Crime Shows

 

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Check out SPIRAL: S1 Ep.4 via Hulu.

The critically-acclaimed French Spiral has become such a worldwide sensation, it's been broadcast in more than 70 countries. Every season plunges into the tortured world of prostitutes, drug dealers and serial killers. Intentionally monochromatic photography, starkly filmed decomposing corpses, autopsies and intense interrogations set the tone for this hard-hitting, realistic cop show. It's a police thriller that reveals society's ever changing codes of law: a dark series with constant and increasing tension. - Hulu

The web of names involved in the brutal murder of Elina Andrescu widens, as a top government official is connected in the investigation.

Spiral

Season: 1
Episode: 4
Aired: 12/20/2005
Rating: Not Rated (it's for mature audiences)
Run Time: 49:35

Starring:

Caroline Proust as Police Captain Laure Berthaud
Grégory Fitoussi as Assistant Prosecutor Pierre Clément
Philippe Duclos as Judge François Roban
Fred Bianconi as Police Lieutenant Frédéric "Tintin" Fromentin
Thierry Godard as Police Lieutenant Gilles "Gilou" Escoffier


You can also find Spiral here:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

Hulu's Summer Binge-A-Thon Week 1: Gritty Crime Shows

 

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Check out SPIRAL: S1 Ep.3 via Hulu.

The critically-acclaimed French Spiral has become such a worldwide sensation, it's been broadcast in more than 70 countries. Every season plunges into the tortured world of prostitutes, drug dealers and serial killers. Intentionally monochromatic photography, starkly filmed decomposing corpses, autopsies and intense interrogations set the tone for this hard-hitting, realistic cop show. It's a police thriller that reveals society's ever changing codes of law: a dark series with constant and increasing tension. - Hulu

The charred body of a well-known businessman is found in his home and the police investigates his personal life to discover a possible motive .

Spiral

Season: 1
Episode: 3
Aired: 12/20/2005  
Rating: Not Rated (it's for mature audiences)
Run Time: 50:48  

Starring:

Caroline Proust as Police Captain Laure Berthaud
Grégory Fitoussi as Assistant Prosecutor Pierre Clément
Philippe Duclos as Judge François Roban
Fred Bianconi as Police Lieutenant Frédéric "Tintin" Fromentin
Thierry Godard as Police Lieutenant Gilles "Gilou" Escoffier


You can also find Spiral here:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

If you like this show, you might like to read French crime fiction novel, Syndrome E, by Franck Thilliez (Mark Polizzotti,Translator).

Hulu's Summer Binge-A-Thon Week 1: Gritty Crime Shows

 

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Check Out SPIRAL: S1 Ep.2 via Hulu.

The critically-acclaimed French Spiral has become such a worldwide sensation, it's been broadcast in more than 70 countries. Every season plunges into the tortured world of prostitutes, drug dealers and serial killers. Intentionally monochromatic photography, starkly filmed decomposing corpses, autopsies and intense interrogations set the tone for this hard-hitting, realistic cop show. It's a police thriller that reveals society's ever changing codes of law: a dark series with constant and increasing tension. - Hulu

Laure Berthaud's team investigates a nanny who’s been accused of murdering a young, single mother’s baby.

Spiral

Season: 1
Episode: 2
Aired: 12/13/2005
Rating: Not Rated
Run Time: 51:02  

Starring:

Caroline Proust as Police Captain Laure Berthaud
Grégory Fitoussi as Assistant Prosecutor Pierre Clément
Philippe Duclos as Judge François Roban
Fred Bianconi as Police Lieutenant Frédéric "Tintin" Fromentin
Thierry Godard as Police Lieutenant Gilles "Gilou" Escoffier


You can also find Spiral here:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

If you like this show, you might like to read French crime novel, Syndrome E, by Franck Thilliez (Mark Polizzotti,Translator).

Hulu's Summer Binge-A-Thon Week 1: Gritty Crime Shows

 

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Check out SPIRAL: S1 Ep.1 via Hulu.

The critically-acclaimed French Spiral has become such a worldwide sensation, it's been broadcast in more than 70 countries. Every season plunges into the tortured world of prostitutes, drug dealers and serial killers. Intentionally monochromatic photography, starkly filmed decomposing corpses, autopsies and intense interrogations set the tone for this hard-hitting, realistic cop show. It's a police thriller that reveals society's ever changing codes of law: a dark series with constant and increasing tension. - Hulu

After the brutally-beaten body of a young Romanian woman is found at a dump, the trail of evidence leads to a web of corruption tied to politics, prostitution and drugs.

Spiral

Season: 1
Episode: 1
Aired: 12/13/2005
Rating: Not Rated
Run Time: 47:49

Starring:

Caroline Proust as Police Captain Laure Berthaud
Grégory Fitoussi as Assistant Prosecutor Pierre Clément
Philippe Duclos as Judge François Roban
Fred Bianconi as Police Lieutenant Frédéric "Tintin" Fromentin
Thierry Godard as Police Lieutenant Gilles "Gilou" Escoffier


You can also find Spiral here:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

If you like this show, you might like to read French crime novel, Death from the Woods by Brigitte Aubert (David L. Koral, Translator) .

Hulu's Summer Binge-A-Thon Week 1: Gritty Crime Shows

 

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