Hill Street Blues (1981)
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Hill Street Blues is streaming in Japan on Hulu.
What the audience says
Hill Street Blues is one of the better-rated English series out there. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 131 ratings, well above what most films manage. Episodes run about 49 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English drama with crime threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 131 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
A realistic glimpse into the daily lives of the officers and detectives at an urban police station.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~49 min per episode |
| Genre | Drama / Crime |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Steven Bochco
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 10 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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