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New York Undercover

New York Undercover

As kids, they grew up on the mean streets of New York. As cops, they're coming to take them back.

19947.14 Seasons89 EpisodesEnded

Overview

New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.

Produced by Dick Wolf, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Don Kurt
NetworksFOX

Top Cast

Malik Yoba

Malik Yoba

James 'J.C.' Williams

Luna Lauren Vélez

Luna Lauren Vélez

Nina Moreno

Josh Hopkins

Josh Hopkins

Alec Stone

Thomas Mikal Ford

Thomas Mikal Ford

Malcolm Barker

Marisa Ryan

Marisa Ryan

Nell Delaney

Themes & Keywords

new york cityundercover agentgangpolice detective

About New York Undercover

New York Undercover is a drama, crime series that first aired in 1994 exploring themes of new york city, undercover agent, gang, police detective. it stars Malik Yoba, Luna Lauren Vélez, Josh Hopkins. New York Undercover is an American police drama The series stars Detective J.C. Williams and Detective Eddie Torres, two undercover detectives in New York City's Fourth Precinct who were assigned to investigate various crimes and gang-related cases.

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