Tag Archives: detective

Cannon (CBS) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 27, 2019 by

Frank Cannon is an ex-cop turned private investigator who works tough cases. Starring William Conrad, Patrick Culliton, and Tom Pittman. This is a typical cop show from the 70s. The show has overbearing cops that bully their suspects. They also … Continue reading →

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Dancer and the Dame (2015) Rated NR

Posted on September 26, 2019 by

Dancer, a dissatisfied detective, and Princess, a canine cop, solve a case together. Starring Billy Gardell, Cuja, and Zeus. This is a cheesy but clean film that doesn’t have a lot of depth to it. Dancer is a disgraced detective; … Continue reading →

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In the Heat of the Night (CBS) Rated NR

Posted on June 8, 2019 by

The cases and adventures of the police force in Sparta, Mississippi. Starring Carroll O’Connor, Alan Autry, and David Hart. The series premiere focuses on the transplant of a Philadelphia detective, who happens to be black, to small-town southern Mississippi. Although … Continue reading →

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Gang Related (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 17, 2019 by

When a top detective’s past comes back to haunt him, he must come to terms with which side he’ll be on patrolling the streets. Starring Ramon Rodriguez, Jay Hernandez, and RZA. This show doesn’t seem to know where it’s going. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Punch (2013) Rated R

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

When a criminal is forced to return to London, a detective believes it is his last chance to get the man who got away. Starring  James McAvoy, Mark Strong, and Andrea Riseborough. Welcome to the Punch is a film that … Continue reading →

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River Runs Red (2018) Rated NR

Posted on January 9, 2019 by

The son of a judge is killed by two police officers, and the system sets them free. With the help of a veteran detective and another grieving father, the judge sets out for revenge. Starring  Taye Diggs, John Cusack, and George … Continue reading →

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Mafia Killers with Colin McLaren (Reelz) Rated NR

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

 Detective Colin McLaren examines mobsters who play to win. Starring Ross Mullan, Colin McLaren, and Kevin Bedford. McLaren examines the key players in the Mafia world. The show follows each Mafia member from the time they enter the family to the … Continue reading →

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Low Winter Sun (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

Murder, corruption, deception, and revenge ensue when Detroit detective, Frank Agnew kills another cop. Starring Mark Strong, Lennie James, and James Ransone. I was rather disappointed when I watched this season of the show. The writing is lackluster for AMC. With both … Continue reading →

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Stolen (2009) Rated R

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

 A detective deals with the loss of his own son when he discovers the corpse of a boy that’s 50 years old. Starring Jon Hamm, Josh Lucas, Rhona Mitra. This thriller takes on a parallel murder case based on a true … Continue reading →

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Motive (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

 A Vancouver homicide detective tracks down killers by motive. Starring Kristin Lehman, Louis Ferreira, Brendan Penny, Lauren Holly. I was not impressed with this show, although the premise was  intriguing. In it, a detective tracks down killers by discovering their motives behind each murder. … Continue reading →

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