TV series

Hazell

1978–1979 · 2 seasons

A light, wise-cracking detective show that ambles through cases with easy charm and a nostalgic 70s London vibe.

Overview: Hazell is a British television drama based on the novel series by Terry Venables and Gordon Williams (collectively known as P.B. Yuill), and starring Nicholas Bell as James Hazell, a 'smart parody' of Philip Marlowe and Sam Spade. The program ran for 2 series, from January 1978 to July 1979.
How it feels: Light, satirical, campy and tense. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Crime, mystery, deception, justice
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
mystery
deception
justice
class
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild