The Sweeney
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
Where to watch The Sweeney in United States
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Where is The Sweeney streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel | — |
About The Sweeney
The Sweeney is a 1975 English-language action & adventure, drama and crime series created by Ian Kennedy Martin. The cast is led by John Thaw, Dennis Waterman. It spans 4 seasons and 53 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.
The Sweeney was produced by Thames Television and Euston Films and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on January 2, 1975, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Ian Kennedy Martin
- First aired
- January 2, 1975
- Last aired
- December 28, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (53 episodes)
- Network
- ITV1
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Thames Television, Euston Films
The Sweeney cast & crew
The Sweeney was created by Ian Kennedy Martin.
The cast features John Thaw as Det. Insp. Jack Regan and Dennis Waterman as Det. Sgt. George Carter.
Behind the camera, it was produced by George Taylor.
Is The Sweeney worth watching?
With 4 seasons and 53 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy action & adventure, drama, and crime, The Sweeney is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sweeney
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Cast of The Sweeney
John Thaw
Det. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis Waterman
Det. Sgt. George Carter
The Sweeney — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sweeney in United States?
The Sweeney is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Sweeney on Britbox Apple TV Channel ?
Yes — The Sweeney is currently available on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Sweeney in?
The Sweeney is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Sweeney are there?
The Sweeney has 4 seasons with 53 episodes in total.
▸What is The Sweeney rated?
The Sweeney is rated TV-PG. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 27 ratings.
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