| Stingers | |
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| Genre | Crime drama Police procedural Mystery thriller Neo-noir Crime thriller |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| No. of episodes | 192 |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
| Production company | Beyond Simpson Le Mesurier & Simpson Le Mesurier Films |
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| Network | Nine Network |
| Release | 29 September 1998 – 14 December 2004 |
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Stingers is an Australian police procedural crime drama television series. It premiered on 29 September 1998, and ran for eight seasons on the Nine Network before it was cancelled in late 2004 due to declining ratings, with its final episode airing on 14 December 2004. Inspired by true events, Stingers chronicled the cases of a deep undercover unit of the Victoria Police. The series also followed their personal lives, which sometimes became intertwined with their jobs. The original cast members include Peter Phelps, Kate Kendall, Anita Hegh, Ian Stenlake, Joe Petruzzi, and Jessica Napier. Phelps and Kendall were the only actors to remain with the show for its entire run.
The show received average ratings during its debut season, but after some major changes, including intensive character development, the series became a success the following year. The series has also aired in 65 countries, including Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.