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Dirk Gently

  • TV Series
  • 2010–20122010–2012
  • 58m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Helen Baxendale, Darren Boyd, and Stephen Mangan in Dirk Gently (2010)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Mystery
Holistic detective Gently relies on the universe to unravel mysteries based on the 'interconnectedness of all things'.Holistic detective Gently relies on the universe to unravel mysteries based on the 'interconnectedness of all things'.Holistic detective Gently relies on the universe to unravel mysteries based on the 'interconnectedness of all things'.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
3.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Creator
    • Howard Overman
  • Stars
    • Stephen Mangan
    • Darren Boyd
    • Lisa Jackson
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  • Creator
    • Howard Overman
  • Stars
    • Stephen Mangan
    • Darren Boyd
    • Lisa Jackson
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    • 13User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    Stephen Mangan
    Stephen Mangan
    • Dirk Gentlyas Dirk Gently
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010–2012
    Darren Boyd
    Darren Boyd
    • Richard MacDuffas Richard MacDuff…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010–2012
    Lisa Jackson
    • Janice Pearceas Janice Pearce
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010–2012
    Jason Watkins
    Jason Watkins
    • DI Gilksas DI Gilks
    3 episodes3 eps • 2010–2012
    Helen Baxendale
    Helen Baxendale
    • Susan Harmisonas Susan Harmison
    2 episodes2 eps • 2010–2012
    Neil Grant
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    Robby Haynes
    Robby Haynes
    • PC Hames (Arresting officer)as PC Hames (Arresting officer)
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    Doreen Mantle
    Doreen Mantle
    • Ruth Jordanas Ruth Jordan
    1 episode1 ep • 2010
    Miranda Raison
    Miranda Raison
    • Kate Edwardsas Kate Edwards
    1 episode1 ep • 2012
    Bill Paterson
    Bill Paterson
    • Professor Jerichoas Professor Jericho
    1 episode1 ep • 2012
    Lisa Dillon
    Lisa Dillon
    • Melinda Fulstoneas Melinda Fulstone
    1 episode1 ep • 2012
    Sylvestra Le Touzel
    Sylvestra Le Touzel
    • Emelda Ransomeas Emelda Ransome
    1 episode1 ep • 2012
    Tony Pitts
    Tony Pitts
    • Robbie Gloveras Robbie Glover
    1 episode1 ep • 2012
    Cosima Shaw
    Cosima Shaw
    • Emma Reynoldsas Emma Reynolds
    1 episode1 ep • 2012
    Anthony Howell
    Anthony Howell
    • Gordon Wayas Gordon Way
    1 episode1 ep • 2010
    Lydia Wilson
    Lydia Wilson
    • Janeas Jane
    1 episode1 ep • 2012
    Paul Ritter
    Paul Ritter
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    1 episode1 ep • 2012
    Tina Maskell
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      • Howard Overman
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    Storyline

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    Holistic detective Gently relies on the universe to unravel mysteries based on the 'interconnectedness of all things'.
    • british comedy
    • holistic
    • detective
    • automobile malfunction
    • murder mystery
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      References to the books can be seen throughout the episodes: the words "electric monk" can be seen on Dirk's office wall before he paints over it and the newspaper headline reads "horse found in bathroom."
    • Connections
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    User reviews13

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    Top review
    10/10
    Would make Adams proud
    I have multiple copies of each Dirk Gently book, including soft covers, hard covers, first editions, and signed copies. This show kept Dirk pretty darn close to the true spirit of the originals. The stories are reminiscent of something Adams may have written in the early 2010's.

    Mangan is the perfect casting for Dirk, and plays him naturally. MacDuff is a bit more bland than the novels, but is played well by Boyd.

    It is a shame that there are so many people that don't appreciate how well done this show as, from the perfectly themed and timed musical cues, to the cinematography itself.

    Any true DNA fan prefers this adaptation to the horrid, new atrocity playing on TV.
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    • jimjoe12543
    • Sep 20, 2017

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 2010 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Дірк Джентлі
    • Production company
      • ITV Studios
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    • Runtime
      58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

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