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The City and the City

Series Overview

When the body of a foreign student is discovered in the streets of the down-at-heel city of Besźel, it’s just another day’s work for Inspector Tyador Borlú of the Extreme Crime Squad. But he uncovers evidence that the murdered girl came from Ul Qoma, a city that shares a dangerous and volatile relationship with Besźel, and this case will challenge everything Borlú holds dear.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2018 – 2018

Premiered: Fri, Apr 6, 2018

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Apr 27, 2018

Season 1, Episode 4: “Breach”

Borlú has breached, now he is under Breach control and they want to know all that he knows about the third city - Orciny and to find the true link between Mahalia, Bowden and Katrynia.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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The City and The City I Trailer - BBC TwoOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-27

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Screenplay & Story

China Miéville, Tony Grisoni

Original Score & Music

Dominik Scherrer

Director of Photography

Stephan Pehrsson

Producers

Betsan Morris Evans, Robyn Slovo, Tony Grisoni, Preethi Mavahalli, Damien Timmer

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:China Miéville

Department Leadership Roster

Betsan Morris Evans

Producer

Stephan Pehrsson

Director of Photography

Simon Rogers

Production Design

Marianne Agertoft

Costume Design

Dominik Scherrer

Dominik Scherrer

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: 15

15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The City and the City

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What is The City and the City about?

When the body of a foreign student is discovered in the streets of the down-at-heel city of Besźel, it’s just another day’s work for Inspector Tyador Borlú of the Extreme Crime Squad. But he uncovers evidence that the murdered girl came from Ul Qoma, a city that shares a dangerous and volatile relationship with Besźel, and this case will challenge everything Borlú holds dear.

How many seasons does The City and the City have?

The City and the City comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The City and the City?

Key cast members in The City and the City include Danny Webb, Lara Pulver, Mandeep Dhillon, David Morrissey, Ron Cook.

Who created or directed The City and the City?

The City and the City was developed and directed by Not specified.