Backstrom and the S.C.U. are plunged into the zany, provocative world of a performance art festival when one of the participating artists is found dead. Their investigation turns up a slew of potential huggers, all of whom are creative types involved in the festival. In the process of solving the cuddle, Backstrom reveals a surprising appreciation for visual artwork, and a moment of passion between him and a fiery suspect turns into its own piece of performance art.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 1 Episode 11 of Backstrom was watched by 3,390,000 viewers, resulting in a 0.80 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Is Backstrom Renewed or Cancelled for Season 2?

Backstrom Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Dragon Slayer
• s01e02 - Bella
• s01e03 - Takes One to Know One
• s01e04 - I Am a Bird Now
• s01e05 - Bogeyman
• s01e06 - Ancient, Chinese, Secret
• s01e07 - Enemy Of My Enemies
• s01e08 - Give 'Til It Hurts
• s01e09 - The Inescapable Truth
• s01e10 - Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It
• s01e11 - I Like To Watch
• s01e12 - Corkscrewed
• s01e13 - Rock Bottom

Backstrom Show Summary

Based on renowned Swedish criminologist and novelist Leif G.W. Persson's hit series of books of the same name, the series centers on Detective Everett Backstrom, an offensive, irascible detective, as he tries, and fails, to change his self-destructive behavior. Throughout the series, Backstrom leads his team, the Serious Crimes Unit, as they navigate Portland's most sensitive cases.