21 Jump Street (1987)

Synopsis

21 Jump Street revolves around a group of young cops who would use their youthful appearance to go undercover and solve crimes involving teenagers and young adults.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Amazon Prime Video
• fuboTV
• Peacock Premium
• Amazon Prime Video with Ads
• Peacock Premium Plus
• Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Holly Robinson Peete as Judy Hoffs
• Peter DeLuise as Doug Penhall
• Steven Williams as Adam Fuller
• Johnny Depp as Tom Hanson
• Dustin Nguyen as Harry Truman Ioki
• Sal Jenco as Sal 'Blowfish' Banducci
• Michael DeLuise as Joey Penhall
• Michael Bendetti as Anthony McCann
• Richard Grieco as Dennis Booker
• Gina Nemo as Julie

If you liked 21 Jump Street, try

• Criminal Minds
• Chicago P.D.
• The Closer
• NYPD Blue
• Miami Vice
• Cross
• Line of Duty
• Waking the Dead

BingeNext's take

If you’re into crime dramas with a twist, 21 Jump Street from 1987 is a solid pick. It follows a group of young cops who use their youthful looks to go undercover and tackle crimes involving teens and young adults. The show has a great mix of mystery and drama, and it’s got a strong cast including Johnny Depp and Holly Robinson Peete, which adds a lot of charm and depth to the characters. With five seasons and over a hundred episodes, it’s perfect if you want something to really sink into. Watching it feels like getting a glimpse into the challenges of youth crime through the eyes of those trying to stop it, and it’s got that classic late 80s vibe that’s both nostalgic and engaging. If you like shows like Criminal Minds or NYPD Blue, this one fits right in.