---
title: "Angie Tribeca"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/angie-tribeca-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 61969
imdb_id: "tt3597790"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 40
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 146
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Angie Tribeca (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/angie-tribeca-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Angie Tribeca is an American television sitcom that aired on TBS, created by Steve and Nancy Carell. The show stars Rashida Jones as the titular character, with Hayes MacArthur, Jere Burns, Deon Cole, and Andrée Vermeulen in supporting roles. It is a parody of the police procedural genre, following lone-wolf detective Angie Tribeca and a squad of committed LAPD detectives as they investigate serious cases. The series premiered and ran until 2018. The show's episodes feature the team tackling a range of unusual and complex cases, including the murder of a ventriloquist and a rash of baker suicides. Angie Tribeca consists of multiple seasons, with the third season premiering on April 10, 2017, and features the team traveling to various locations, including New Orleans and outer space. The series is available to stream on various platforms, including Netflix and Prime Video.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dedicated LAPD detective leads her squad through a series of bizarre and serious criminal investigations."

### Why Watch
- unique comedic premise
- committed ensemble cast

### Caveats & Content Note
- highly unconventional humor
- frequent slapstick elements
- Tone & Suitability: The series features absurdist humor and themes related to criminal investigations.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, absurdist, fast-paced, deadpan

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
Angie Tribeca is a television series that premiered in 2016. The show is a comedy, action and adventure, and crime series. It follows the work of a lone-wolf detective, Angie Tribeca, and her colleagues at the LAPD. The series features Angie Tribeca being partnered with another detective, J Geils. Together, they investigate various serious cases, including a murder and a rash of baker suicides. The series is available to rent or buy.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 40
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 12 (30%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 28 (70%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Steve Carell, Nancy Carell
- **Networks / Studios**: TBS

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rashida Jones** as *Angie Tribeca*
- **Andree Vermeulen** as *Monica Scholls*
- **Jere Burns** as *Chet Atkins*
- **Jagger** as *David Hoffman*
- **Deon Cole** as *DJ Tanner*
- **Hayes MacArthur** as *Jay Geils*
- **Alfred Molina** as *Dr. Edelweiss (uncredited)*
- **Matthew Glave** as *Joe Perry*
- **Bobby Cannavale** as *AJ Geils*
- **Kiersey Clemons** as *Maria Charo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
The series follows detective Angie Tribeca and her squad as they solve various serious cases.

### Q: What kind of cases do they investigate?
The team handles diverse crimes ranging from ventriloquist murders to baker suicides.

### Q: Is this a serious police drama?
No, the show is a satirical take on the police procedural genre.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is a lone-wolf detective named Angie Tribeca.

### Q: Where does the show take place?
The investigations are conducted by a squad of LAPD detectives.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Angie Tribeca - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angie_Tribeca)
- [Angie Tribeca (TV Series 2016-2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3597790/)
- [Angie Tribeca (series, 2016 - 2018) - Kinorium](https://en.kinorium.com/775422/)
- [Angie Tribeca - streaming tv show online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/angie-tribeca)
- [Angie Tribeca (TV Series 2016-2018) - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/61969-angie-tribeca/seasons)
- [Angie Tribeca (2016 - 2018) - Episodes, Trailer, Cast & Seasons](https://newmovietowatch.com/shows/angie-tribeca/)

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