The Bill
On ITV1
A long-running British police procedural that balances crime investigation with the domestic lives of its ensemble cast, sustained across 26 seasons by episodic resolution and steady character continuity.
The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets of London. From bomb threats to armed robbery and drug raids to the routine demands of policing this ground-breaking series focuses as much on crime as it does on the personal lives of its characters.
Essence
Ensemble
Like The Bill
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Bill
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Bill, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Bill, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Bill, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
