Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
▸ Must watch
Homicide: Life on the Street is streaming in New Zealand on Neon TV.
The verdict
Homicide: Life on the Street landed among the stronger English series of its release window. It holds an 8.1/10 on TMDB from 151 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 45 minutes. In New Zealand you can stream it on Neon TV.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English mystery, leaning drama. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- Currently 8.1/10 from 151 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Genre | Mystery / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Paul Attanasio
Cast
Richard Belzer
John Munch
Peter Gerety
Stuart Gharty
Giancarlo Esposito
Michael Giardello
Clark Johnson
Meldrick Lewis
Yaphet Kotto
Al Giardello
Kyle Secor
Tim Bayliss
Where to watch in New Zealand
Neon TV
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Homicide: Life on the Street worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.1/10 on audience ratings. This is 7 seasons deep — English mystery, leaning drama. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Where can I watch Homicide: Life on the Street?
You can stream Homicide: Life on the Street in New Zealand on Neon TV.
What language is Homicide: Life on the Street in?
Homicide: Life on the Street is an English series (Mystery / Drama).