---
title: "Sleeping Dog"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sleeping-dog-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 226772
imdb_id: "tt25375244"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 6
runtime_minutes: 55
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 76
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Sleeping Dog (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sleeping-dog-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Sleeping Dog is a television series that premiered in 2023. The show falls into the crime, mystery, and drama genres. The story follows a former detective who is currently living on the streets. This character begins searching for the truth after a new death occurs. The new event raises unnerving doubts about a murder case that was previously supposed to be settled. The television series has a TV-MA rating. Additional details about the production and its episodes are documented on film and television database platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former street-dwelling detective searches for truth after a new death questions a settled murder case."

### Why Watch
- engaging mystery plot
- compelling detective storyline

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited synopsis details available
- Tone & Suitability: The series carries a TV-MA rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, mystery, drama, suspense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Limited Series (6 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 6
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (50%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 3 (50%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Max Riemelt** as *Mike Atlas*
- **Luise von Finckh** as *Jule Andergast*
- **Carlo Ljubek** as *Luka Zaric*
- **Peri Baumeister** as *Lenni Atlas*
- **Antonio Wannek** as *Roland Sokowski*
- **Melodie Simina** as *Britney Adebayo*
- **Bernd Hölscher**
- **Martin Wuttke**
- **Melika Foroutan**
- **Tara Africah Corrigan**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Sleeping Dog released?
Sleeping Dog was released in 2023.

### Q: What genres does Sleeping Dog belong to?
The series falls under the crime, mystery, and drama genres.

### Q: What is the main premise of the show?
A former detective living on the streets searches for truth when a new death raises doubts about a settled murder case.

### Q: Where does the main character live at the start?
The former detective is living on the streets.

### Q: What rating does Sleeping Dog have?
The series has a TV-MA rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sleeping Dog — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/226772)
- [Sleeping Dog (2026) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1848089-sleeping-dog/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*