Backstrom
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A dramatic series based on the novels of Scandinavia's most renowned criminologist and a leading psychological profiler, Leif GW Persson.
Episodes
Dragon Slayer
Season 1: Episode 1TV-14CCHD
An overweight, offensive, irascible detective tries and fails to change his self-destructive behavior.
1. Dragon Slayer45 Min1/22/2015$2.99
Bella
Season 1: Episode 2TV-14CCHD
Arson investigator Samantha Orland calls upon the Special Crimes Unit for help with a case that gets escalated to attempted murder when a serial arsonist’s most recent fire involves a family. Although all evidence points to a local fire artist, Backstrom is positive their arsonist is someone they least suspect. The investigation takes a turn when the team discovers evidence missing from the crime scene and Backstrom suspects someone insides the investigation. Meanwhile, Backstrom gets tormented by childhood neighbors who stole something very special from him when he was younger and Valentine helps Niedermayer recover stolen evidence.
2. Bella44 Min1/29/2015$2.99
Takes ONE To Know ONE
Season 1: Episode 3TV-14CCHD
When a youth pastor is found murdered at a church, Backstrom and his team at the Special Crimes Unit must solve the case while navigating the tenuous terrain of a possible cult. Meanwhile, Backstrom's ex-fiance, Amy Gazanian, is recruited by the Chief of Police to head up the newly formed Civilian Oversight Committee with the task of investigating questionable conduct within the Police Bureau, pitting Backstrom’s squad against hers.
3. Takes ONE To Know ONE44 Min2/5/2015$2.99
I Am a Bird Now
Season 1: Episode 4TV-14CCHD
Backstrom and the team at the Special Crimes Unit investigate the murder of a prominent member of Portland's LGBT community – a drag queen Internet blogger named Jenna Rose. Backstrom declares the murder a hate crime, and the investigation takes an unsuspected turn when Backstrom's tenant, Gregory Valentine, becomes a suspect. Meanwhile, Backstrom has to testify in front of the Civilian Oversight Committee, regarding his shooting of a suspect from a previous case. Heading the newly formed committee is his ex-fiance, Amy Gazanian (guest star Sarah Chalke), all of which results in severe anxiety attacks for Backstrom.
4. I Am a Bird Now43 Min2/12/2015$2.99
Bogeyman
Season 1: Episode 5TV-14CCHD
In the Special Crime Unit’s most harrowing case yet, the team has three days to save a teenage girl who has been abducted by a slippery online predator. The team soon learns that this is a deeply personal case for Backstrom, who is jolted by the girl's resemblance to the victim of an unsolved case that he was assigned seven years ago. Meanwhile, Detective Sergeant John Almond’s church faces eviction when he neglects to pay rent three consecutive months.
5. Bogeyman44 Min2/19/2015$2.99
Ancient, Chinese, Secret
Season 1: Episode 6TV-14CCHD
When a Chinese fortune teller is murdered in Portland’s Chinatown, clues lead Backstrom and the Special Crimes Unit (S.C.U.) to a laundry service serving as a front for an illegal gambling ring. During the investigation, fortunes also are told to each member of the S.C.U. team. But the information given to some members reveal more secrets about their pasts than others, and one burgeoning relationship is brought out into the open.
6. Ancient, Chinese, Secret43 Min2/26/2015$2.99
Enemy of My Enemies
Season 1: Episode 7TV-14CCHD
An explosion on the Liberty Oil pipeline in Backstrom's childhood home of Cooch County leads his estranged father, Sheriff Blue Backstrom, to Portland. Father and son, along with the Special Crimes Unit (S.C.U.), race to find the suspected eco-terrorist, before he/she strikes again. Meanwhile, Backstrom must confront old demons when dealing with his revered father, and romances are stirred when ex-fiancée Amy pays Backstrom a late-night visit.
7. Enemy of My Enemies43 Min3/5/2015$2.99
Give 'Til It Hurts
Season 1: Episode 8TV-14CCHD
Backstrom and the S.C.U. investigate a hit-and-run that leaves a wealthy woman dead. When the evidence points to vehicular homicide, the S.C.U. looks into controversy involving her charitable endeavors and finds that perhaps not everyone was pleased with her philanthropy. Meanwhile, Backstrom’s unhealthy habits stand in the way of him pleasing both his doctor and his ex-fiancée.
8. Give 'Til It Hurts43 Min3/26/2015$2.99
The Inescapable Truth
Season 1: Episode 9TV-14CCHD
A key witness in a drug investigation is found dead after escaping from his court-mandated rehab program, and Backstrom must figure out how he escaped and who killed him. However, when the S.C.U. learns that the victim is member of a band and all his bandmates dislike him, they start to believe that the killer may be someone closer than they expected. Meanwhile, Backstrom has reason to believe that Valentine may be more than just his tenant.
9. The Inescapable Truth43 Min4/2/2015$2.99
Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It
Season 1: Episode 10TV-14CCHD
When a young female sex surrogate is found dead in Portland's Rose Garden, the S.C.U. investigates what could be a crime of lust, rage, passion or possibly even love. Meanwhile, Backstrom receives very upsetting news about his mother.
10. Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It44 Min4/9/2015$2.99
I Like to Watch
Season 1: Episode 11TV-14CCHD
Backstrom and the S.C.U. are plunged into the zany, provocative world of a performance art festival when one of the participating artists is found dead. Their investigation turns up a slew of potential killers, all of whom are creative types involved in the festival. In the process of solving the murder, Backstrom reveals a surprising appreciation for visual artwork, and a moment of passion between him and a fiery suspect turns into its own piece of performance art.
11. I Like to Watch44 Min4/16/2015$2.99
Corkscrewed
Season 1: Episode 12TV-14CCHD
Backstrom comes home to find Dante Trippi, Valentine’s abuser, murdered on his doorstep. Worried that Valentine could be next, the S.C.U.’s investigation leads Backstrom to a ring of counterfeit wine smugglers, a corrupt river patrol cop and a Club of Portland government official. Meanwhile, Valentine’s inability to tell the truth makes it harder for the team to catch the killer and Amy has a new boyfriend, of whom Backstrom is not fond.
12. Corkscrewed43 Min4/23/2015$2.99
Rock Bottom
Season 1: Episode 13TV-14CCHD
When a Native American is found dead under a bridge on the Wabacooche Indian reservation, Amy’s new boyfriend and Indian Reserve Police Captain, Jesse Rocha, wants in on the case. Backstrom then learns that Indian meth-king Norwest, of Cooch County, is a suspect in the case, and he is convinced his father, Cooch County Sheriff Blue Backstrom, knows about Norwest’s drug dealings, leaving Backstrom to make a difficult decision. Meanwhile, in order to keep his job with the S.C.U., Backstrom must impress Dr. Deb.
13. Rock Bottom44 Min4/30/2015$2.99
Backstrom: First Look
Season 1: ExtraHD
Go behind the scenes of the all-new comic crime procedural BACKSTROM with creator/executive Producer Hart Hanson ("Bones") and star Rainn Wilson ("The Office"). BACKSTROM follows an unhealthy, offensive, irascible – but brilliant – detective whose highly unorthodox process invariably leads to clashes with everyone around him.
Extra. Backstrom: First Look1 Min1/8/2015Free
Cast and crew
Additional information
Networks
Fox
Subtitles
English (CC)
Age rating
Duration
13 Episodes (9 H 33 Min)
Audio
English
Released year
2015
Genres
Drama