TV series

Booker

1989–1990 · 1 season

A breezy, wisecracking detective show with a rebellious streak, easy to dip into and light on its feet.

Overview: Booker is an American crime drama series starring Richard Grieco that aired on the Fox Network from September 24, 1989 to May 6, 1990. The series is a spin-off of 21 Jump Street and the second installment of the 21 Jump Street series. The character of Dennis Booker was originally a recurring character on that police drama during its third season. The theme song for the series, "Hot in the City", was performed by Billy Idol.
How it feels: Light, cynical, satirical and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Crime, corruption, justice, identity
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
corruption
justice
identity
loyalty
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild