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Grimm

Grimm

Mortal. Danger.

20118.36 Seasons122 EpisodesEnded

Overview

After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.

Created by David Greenwalt
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

David Giuntoli

David Giuntoli

Nick Burkhardt

Silas Weir Mitchell

Silas Weir Mitchell

Monroe

Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby

Hank Griffin

Sasha Roiz

Sasha Roiz

Sean Renard

Reggie Lee

Reggie Lee

Drew Wu

Bree Turner

Bree Turner

Rosalee Calvert

Claire Coffee

Claire Coffee

Adalind Schade

Elizabeth Tulloch

Elizabeth Tulloch

Eve

Themes & Keywords

detectivefairy talepolicesupernaturalcreaturepolice detectivehomicide detectiveneo-noirfighting supernatural

About Grimm

Grimm is a drama, mystery, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of detective, fairy tale, police, supernatural, creature, police detective. Created by David Greenwalt, it stars David Giuntoli, Silas Weir Mitchell, Russell Hornsby. After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.

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