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Backstrom is a police procedural drama television series that aired on FOX from January to April 2015. The show is based on the novel series by Swedish author Leif G.W. Persson and centers around a brilliant but self-destructive detective named Everett Backstrom, portrayed by Rainn Wilson.

Backstrom is introduced as a tough and cynical detective, who alienates almost everyone around him with his abrasive personality, confrontational behavior, and often offensive remarks. He is portrayed as a man haunted by his past mistakes, a history of drug abuse and a failing health. He is forced to investigate serious crimes, including murder, arson, kidnapping, and sexual assault, while dealing with his personal demons and struggling with the everyday challenges of his job.

As the lead detective of the Portland Police Bureau's Special Crimes Unit, Backstrom is surrounded by a diverse team of investigators, including Detective Nicole Gravely (Genevieve Angelson), a smart and ambitious young officer who becomes his prot

Backstrom is a series that ran for 3 seasons (25 episodes) between January 22, 2015 and on FOX