TV series

Dog the Bounty Hunter

2004–2012 · 8 seasons

A loud, scrappy reality ride with a tough-talking family chasing fugitives and trading hugs, easy to dip in and out of.

Overview: Dog the Bounty Hunter was an American reality television series on A&E which chronicled Duane "Dog" Chapman's adventures as a fugitive recovery agent, or bounty hunter. With a few exceptions, the series took place in Hawaii or Dog's home state of Colorado. On May 21, 2012, A&E cancelled the series after eight seasons, citing the popular phrase: "Every dog has its day".
How it feels: Earnest, warm, tense and campy. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Crime, family, justice, redemption
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
family
justice
redemption
loyalty
Places: big city
countryside
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: procedural
true story
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild