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The City and the City

The City and the City

Description: After the body of a student is found in Beszel, an inspector is handed over the case to find the culprit. The investigation unveils a big conspiracy that puts the detective's life in danger.
Year Released: 2018
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 4
First episode air date: April 6, 2018
Network: BBC Two

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