TV series

Harry O

1974–1976 · 2 seasons

A laid-back, character-driven detective show with a wry, weary charm and a strong sense of place.

Tagline: A part-time investigator and a full-time human being.
Overview: After being shot in the line of duty, Harry Orwell was forced to retire from the San Diego Police Department. To supplement his police pension, Harry runs a private detective agency out of his beach house... The series starred David Janssen and was executive produced by Jerry Thorpe.
How it feels: Melancholic, warm, cynical and light. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Crime, justice, friendship, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
lightstrength 1 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
justice
friendship
identity
healing
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild