"The Sweeney" is a British television series that aired from 1975 to 1978. It follows the work of the Flying Squad, a special unit of the Metropolitan Police in London, focusing on armed robbery and violent crime. The show is known for its gritty realism and strong character development, particularly the lead roles played by John Thaw as Detective Inspector Jack Regan and Dennis Waterman as Detective Sergeant George Carter. The series was influential in shaping the police procedural genre on television. It combined action with social commentary, reflecting the challenges faced by law enforcement in a changing society. "The Sweeney" has since gained a cult following and inspired a feature film in 2012.