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Backstrom

6.820151 seasonTV-14TV SeriesCrimeDrama

Detective Lieutenant Everett Backstrom is a man with no filter. After a five-year exile to the traffic division for offensive behavior, he has returned from disgrace to lead Portland's newly minted S.C.U. Tasked with navigating the city's…

ProducerJames Oh

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Dragon Slayer
Jan 22, 2015 5.5
E2
Bella
Jan 29, 2015 3.0
E3
Takes One to Know One
Feb 5, 2015 6.3
E4
I Am a Bird Now
Feb 12, 2015 7.0
E5
Bogeyman
Feb 19, 2015 6.5
E6
Ancient, Chinese, Secret
Feb 26, 2015 5.5
E7
Enemy of My Enemies
Mar 5, 2015 7.0
E8
Give 'Til It Hurts
Mar 26, 2015 7.0
E9
The Inescapable Truth
Apr 2, 2015 7.0
E10
Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It
Apr 9, 2015 3.7
E11
I Like To Watch
Apr 16, 2015
E12
Corkscrewed
Apr 23, 2015 7.0
E13
Rock Bottom
Apr 30, 2015 8.0

Cast

Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson
Det. Lt. Backstrom
Beatrice Rosen
Beatrice Rosen
Nadia Paquet
Dennis Haysbert
Dennis Haysbert
Det. Sgt. Almond
Genevieve Angelson
Genevieve Angelson
Det. Gravely
Kristoffer Polaha
Kristoffer Polaha
Sgt. Niedermayer
Page Kennedy
Page Kennedy
Officer Moto
Thomas Dekker
Thomas Dekker
Gregory Valentine

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Backstrom — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Backstrom?

Backstrom isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Backstrom on Netflix?

No, Backstrom is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Backstrom on Amazon Prime Video?

Backstrom isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Backstrom for free?

Backstrom isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in Backstrom?

Backstrom has 1 season in total (13 episodes). The series concluded in 2015.

Are all episodes of Backstrom out yet?

Yes — all 13 episodes across 1 season of Backstrom are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Backstrom?

No — Backstrom ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is Backstrom based on a book?

Yes — Backstrom is based on a book or novel.