TV series

The Rockford Files

1974–1980 · 6 seasons

A laid-back, wry detective yarn where charm and clever talk matter more than fistfights, and the hero usually wins by his wits.

Tagline: This is Jim Rockford. At the tone leave your name and message, I'll get back to you.
Overview: Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.
How it feels: Warm, cynical, light and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, mystery, justice, loyalty
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 3 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
mystery
justice
loyalty
redemption
Places: big city
sea
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild