Strike

Name: Strike
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2017-08-27
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger, Jack Greenlees, Ruth Sheen, Emma Fielding

2017·Series·TV-MA·★ 7.2(248)

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A war veteran turned private detective operates out of a tiny office in London’s Denmark Street. Although wounded both physically and psychologically, his unique insight and background as a military police investigator prove crucial in solving complex crimes that have baffled the police. Based on the bestselling novels written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

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Australia	Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Fetch TV
Germany	WOW, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store
France	HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel	Canal VOD, Apple TV Store, Orange VOD
Spain	Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel	—
Brazil	HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel	—
Japan	—	Amazon Video, Google Play Movies

About Strike

Strike is a 2017 English-language crime, drama and mystery series created by J.K. Rowling and Ben Richards and Tom Edge. The cast is led by Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger, Jack Greenlees. It spans 6 seasons and 19 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Strike was produced by Brontë Film & TV and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on August 27, 2017, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by: J.K. Rowling, Ben Richards, Tom Edge
Writers: J.K. Rowling
First aired: August 27, 2017
Last aired: December 24, 2024
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 6 (19 episodes)
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: Brontë Film & TV

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Strike cast & crew

Strike was created by J.K. Rowling, Ben Richards, and Tom Edge and written by J.K. Rowling.

The cast features Tom Burke as Cormoran Strike, Holliday Grainger as Robin Ellacott, Jack Greenlees as Sam Barclay, Ruth Sheen as Pat Chauncey, Emma Fielding as Katya Upcott, and Stephen Hagan as DCI Richard Murphy.

Behind the camera, it was produced by J.K. Rowling and Ruth Kenley-Letts.

Is Strike worth watching?

Strike holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 248 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime series.

With 6 seasons and 19 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Strike is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Strike

In United States, you can stream Strike on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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