Grimm (2011)
A Portland detective’s grim lineage pulls him into a darkly comic and pulpy world of supernatural crime.
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.
How intense is Grimm?
Grimm is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Grimm feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefuldarkly comicpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Grimm
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Grimm for you?
Is Grimm scary?
Only a little. Grimm has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Grimm gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Grimm sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Grimm OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream Grimm?
Grimm is streaming on Prime Video and Peacock.
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