The City and the City (2018)

Crime · Drama · Fantasy

When the body of a foreign student is discovered in the streets of the down-at-heel city of Besźel, it’s just another day’s work for Inspector Tyador Borlú of the Extreme Crime Squad. But he uncovers evidence that the murdered girl came from Ul Qoma, a city that shares a dangerous and volatile relationship with Besźel, and this case will challenge everything Borlú holds dear.

IMDb rating: 6.4 (1,844 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 ↑ +0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

7.18 avg 4 episodes 7.1 → 6.8 59 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Beszel	7.1	173
2	Ul Qoma	7.5	111
3	Orciny	7.3	100
4	Breach	6.8	104