Backstrom
“Brilliant cop. Total jerk.”
Detective Lieutenant Everett Backstrom is a man with no filter. After a five-year exile to the traffic division for offensive behavior, he has returned from disgrace to lead Portland's newly minted S.C.U. Tasked with navigating the city's most sensitive and serious cases, he must solve each crime as he tries, and fails, to change his own self-destructive behavior. Based on renowned Swedish criminologist and novelist Leif G.W. Persson’s hit series of books of the same name.
Where to watch Backstrom in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Backstrom there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Backstrom streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | 7plus | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
About Backstrom
Backstrom is a 2015 English-language crime and drama series created by Hart Hanson. The cast is led by Rainn Wilson, Beatrice Rosen, Dennis Haysbert. It spans 1 season and 13 episodes. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Backstrom was produced by 20th Century Fox Television and Far Field Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on January 22, 2015, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- Hart Hanson
- First aired
- January 22, 2015
- Last aired
- April 30, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 (13 episodes)
- Network
- FOX
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox Television, Far Field Productions
Backstrom cast & crew
Backstrom was created by Hart Hanson.
The cast features Rainn Wilson as Det. Lt. Backstrom, Beatrice Rosen as Nadia Paquet, Dennis Haysbert as Det. Sgt. Almond, Genevieve Angelson as Det. Gravely, Kristoffer Polaha as Sgt. Niedermayer, and Page Kennedy as Officer Moto.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jamie Forsyth, cinematography is by Stephen McNutt, and it was produced by James Oh.
Is Backstrom worth watching?
Backstrom holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 91 ratings, a solidly received crime series.
With 1 season and 13 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Backstrom is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Backstrom
Backstrom isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Backstrom
Rainn Wilson
Det. Lt. Backstrom
Beatrice Rosen
Nadia Paquet
Dennis Haysbert
Det. Sgt. Almond
Genevieve Angelson
Det. Gravely
Kristoffer Polaha
Sgt. Niedermayer
Page Kennedy
Officer Moto
Thomas Dekker
Gregory Valentine
Backstrom — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Backstrom in United States?
Backstrom is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Backstrom in?
Backstrom is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Backstrom are there?
Backstrom has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.
▸What is Backstrom rated?
Backstrom is rated TV-14. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 91 ratings.
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