Terriers (2010)
Kernel Score: 87% · 104 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama, Comedy
First aired: 2010-09-08
Seasons: 1 · 13 episodes
Where to watch Terriers
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Ex-cop and recovering alcoholic Hank Dolworth partners with his best friend, former criminal Britt Pollack, in an unlicensed private investigation business. The series is set in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, although it is portrayed as a distinct town, with Dolworth having once been a member of the fictional Ocean Beach Police Department.
Terriers parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Terriers is a TV-MA crime dramedy about an unlicensed detective duo, one a recovering alcoholic.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Crime and murder investigations drive the plot, with associated danger and physical confrontation.
- Language: Moderate — TV-MA rating reflects strong, frequent adult language typical of crime dramas.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — A lead character is a recovering alcoholic, and drinking is a recurring theme.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Donal Logue as Hank Dolworth
- Michael Raymond-James as Britt Pollack
- Laura Allen as Katie Nichols
- Kimberly Quinn as Gretchen Dolworth
- Jamie Denbo as Maggie Lefferts
- Rockmond Dunbar as Detective Mark Gustafson
Terriers FAQ
Is Terriers good?
Terriers has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 104 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Terriers?
In the US you can buy it from Prime Video and Apple TV.
Is Terriers OK for kids?
Terriers is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Terriers is a TV-MA crime dramedy about an unlicensed detective duo, one a recovering alcoholic.
What shows are like Terriers?
If you liked Terriers, try Bosch: Legacy, Bosch, Veronica Mars and Life.