TV show · 1975 · Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime · English
Curator score: 4.1/10 (12.1K ratings)
Me and Thee
Overview
Streetwise Detective David Starsky partners up with a more intellectual partner, Kenneth 'Hutch' Hutchinson, to protect citizens and patrol the streets of Bay City.
Ratings
Curator score: 4.1/10
IMDb: 7.0/10
TMDB: 7.2/10
Production
ABC Network Productions, Columbia Pictures Television
Cast
David Soul, Paul Michael Glaser, Antonio Fargas, Bernie Hamilton
Where to watch
fuboTV, Tubi TV
Curator Review
Verdict
A breezy, influential 1970s cop series with strong buddy chemistry, a glossy urban-crime vibe, and enough personality to outlast its procedural bones. It’s best appreciated as a time capsule: stylish, energetic, and occasionally surprisingly humane, but also very much of its era in pacing, plotting, and attitudes.
Best for
fans of 1970s television and retro crime shows
viewers who like charismatic buddy-cop dynamics
people seeking lighter, case-of-the-week action with a nostalgic feel
fans of shows that inspired later cop-buddy formulas
Skip if
you want modern realism or tightly serialized storytelling
you’re sensitive to dated gender politics and policing attitudes
you prefer hard-edged noir over breezy network adventure
you need consistently high-stakes, prestige-level plotting
Overview
Starsky & Hutch is one of the defining buddy-cop shows of the 1970s, built less on intricate mysteries than on the chemistry between its leads and the swagger of Bay City as a playground for weekly crime-fighting. The show’s appeal is immediate: fast cars, streetwise banter, a memorable supporting ensemble, and a tone that balances grit with mainstream accessibility.
Worth noting
Its influence is bigger than its reputation. You can feel the template it helped popularize: mismatched partners, personality-driven cases, and an action-forward rhythm that made police procedurals more casual and more fun. The show also has a distinctly 70s texture—fashion, music, and urban atmosphere that now read as part of the pleasure.
Bottom line
That said, it’s not a deep or especially consistent series by modern standards. Episodes can be formulaic, and some of the attitudes and storytelling choices are dated. Still, if you’re in the right mood, it remains an easy watch and a historically important one, especially for anyone interested in the evolution of TV crime drama.
1971 · Curator 8.9/10 (48.6K ratings) · Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV
Not a buddy-cop show, but an essential companion for fans of classic case-of-the-week TV with strong character work and era-defining craftsmanship.