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Backstrom

Backstrom

Description: The Portland Police Bureau's Elite Special Crimes Unit is led by Det. Lt. Everett Backstrom, an alcoholic and smoker who is in failing health, but takes on cases in special circumstances.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Year Released: 2015
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 13
First episode air date: January 22, 2015
Author: Leif G. W. Persson
Adaptations: Backstrom (2015)
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