Backstrom (American TV series)

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Backstrom
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Genre
Based onThe Bäckström Series
by Leif G. W. Persson
Developed by Hart Hanson
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
  • Hart Hanson
  • Leif G.W. Persson
  • Mark Mylod
  • Niclas Salomonsson
ProducerRainn Wilson
Running time43 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Fox
ReleaseJanuary 22 (2015-01-22) –
April 30, 2015 (2015-04-30)

Backstrom is an American crime comedy-drama television series that aired from January 22 through April 30, 2015. It was developed by Hart Hanson based on the Swedish book series by Leif G. W. Persson. [1] The series is set in Portland, Oregon and filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia. On May 8, 2015, Fox cancelled the series after one season. [2]

Contents

Premise

Backstrom centers on Everett Backstrom (Rainn Wilson), an "overweight, offensive, irascible" police officer who is engaged in a constant struggle with his "self-destructive" tendencies, [3] and is part of a team of eccentric criminologists.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
1"Dragon Slayer" Mark Mylod Hart Hanson January 22, 2015 (2015-01-22)1AWM797.98 [7]
The Special Crimes Unit (SCU) investigate the staged-suicide of a senator's son on a college campus. After scoffing at health risks, Backstrom shoots himself during a raid on a heroin-dealer's club.
2"Bella" Alex Chapple Joe Hortua January 29, 2015 (2015-01-29)1AWM045.32 [8]
While the SCU pursue a serial arsonist, Backstrom investigates thefts from the scenes of the fires, targeting corrupt firefighters who were his childhood bullies.
3"Takes One to Know One" Randy Zisk Hart HansonFebruary 5, 2015 (2015-02-05)1AWM013.64 [9]
The SCU work a high-profile murder at the cultish Church of Edification. Backstrom's ex-fiancée, new head of the civilian oversight committee, begins looking into the shooting; Backstrom tells his doctor the truth of it to get sleeping pills.
4"I Am a Bird Now" David Boyd Karyn Usher February 12, 2015 (2015-02-12)1AWM024.39 [10]
The SCU investigate the murder of a cross-dresser; Valentine is one of the suspects. Backstrom is called to testify to the Civilian Oversight Committee, and Moto considers perjuring himself to corroborate Backstrom's story.
5"Bogeyman" Jeff Woolnough Eli Attie & Hart Hanson February 19, 2015 (2015-02-19)1AWM073.54 [11]
The SCU race to find a missing girl, Backstrom suspecting a predator from seven years earlier. Valentine offers insight from his own abduction. Almond's church faces eviction.
6"Ancient, Chinese, Secret" Sarah Pia Anderson Thomas WongFebruary 26, 2015 (2015-02-26)1AWM103.81 [12]
The SCU pursue the killer of a Chinatown fortune-teller who was involved in a gambling den. Niedermayer grows closer to Paquet, who is in a witness protection program.
7"Enemy of My Enemies"Jace Alexander Andrew Miller March 5, 2015 (2015-03-05)1AWM033.90 [13]
The SCU hunt for an activist linked to a deadly pipeline bombing. Sheriff Blue Backstrom is also working the case, and Backstrom is determined to beat him to the arrest.
8"Give 'Til It Hurts" Rob Hardy Karine RosenthalMarch 26, 2015 (2015-03-26)1AWM063.58 [14]
While investigating the murder of a wealthy woman, the SCU go undercover at a black-tie charity gala. Backstrom's ex tries to inspire him with a 30-day AA chip, which he uses to fool Dr Deb.
9"The Inescapable Truth" Michael Offer Eli AttieApril 2, 2015 (2015-04-02)1AWM053.16 [15]
The SCU investigate the death of a drug-addict musician by one of his bandmates. He was a material witness for Kines, who previously let Gravely take the blame for a failed undercover operation. Backstrom feels a familial connection to Valentine.
10"Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It" Kevin Hooks Joe HortuaApril 9, 2015 (2015-04-09)1AWM083.29 [16]
The SCU investigate the murder of a sex surrogate in a city rose garden. Backstrom is confronted with his own intimacy issues, and the circumstances of his mother's death.
11"I Like to Watch" Adam Arkin Karine RosenthalApril 16, 2015 (2015-04-16)1AWM093.39 [17]
A transgressive artist is killed, having planned to fake his death in a performance. Backstrom connects with another artist who is living in a bubble.
12"Corkscrewed" Jeffrey Walker Andrew Miller April 23, 2015 (2015-04-23)1AWM123.00 [18]
A criminal is killed outside the barge, throwing suspicion on both Backstrom and Valentine. The SCU investigate a wine-smuggling operation which takes them from river rats to the Governors Club. Backstrom learns his ex is dating his rival.
13"Rock Bottom"Kevin HooksHart HansonApril 30, 2015 (2015-04-30)1AWM112.80 [19]
Backstrom works with Captain Rocha (Adam Beach) in pursuit of a murderous meth dealer, to get his father on corruption charges, and save his career in light of Dr Deb's medical report. Coming to certain resolutions, the series concludes with Backstrom attending a 12-step program.

Production

In July 2012, CBS greenlit a pilot episode to be produced for Backstrom. [20] The pilot for the series was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. [21]

When CBS passed on the pilot, 20th Century Fox Television shopped it around to other networks before landing a 13-episode series order with their own network, Fox. [1] For the pilot episode, the producers contacted Minor League Baseball team Portland Sea Dogs to use their hat with their logo for the family fishing boat business. [22]

Reception

Backstrom has been met with mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the show holds a rating of 37%, based on 41 reviews, with an average rating of 4.78/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Backstrom's humor is a cop-out, availed little by the talented cast's attempt to make good of sloppy schtick." [23] On Metacritic, the show has a score of 51 out of 100, based on 31 critics, indicating "Mixed or average reviews". [24]

Other adaptations

A Swedish-language version was created in 2020 and currently (2024) has 3 seasons. [25]

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