---
title: "The Criminal Investigator"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-criminal-investigator-1995"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 33944
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 9.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Criminal Investigator (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-criminal-investigator-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Criminal Investigator is a television series first released in 1995. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A gritty Hong Kong squad hunts triad crime in a 1995 police procedural."

### Why Watch
- Authentic depiction of Hong Kong's Organized Crime and Triad Bureau
- Produced by noted TVB creator Jonathan Chik
- Focused ensemble storytelling

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited to a single-season run
- May feel dated to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains mature crime themes and realistic police work, suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, procedural, crime, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-criminal-investigator-1995#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does The Criminal Investigator belong to?
It is a police procedural drama with action and adventure elements.

### Q: When was the series first released?
The series premiered in 1995.

### Q: Who produced The Criminal Investigator?
The series was produced by Jonathan Chik.

### Q: Which police unit is featured in the show?
It follows investigators from the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force.

### Q: Which company produced the series?
It is a TVB production.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Criminal Investigator — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/33944)
- [The Criminal Investigator (1995 - 1996) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/serial/the-criminal-investigator)
- [Criminal Investigator (1942) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/42755-criminal-investigator/prehled/)

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