TV series

Dangerous Assignment

1952 · 1 season

A brisk, no-nonsense 1950s spy procedural that plays like a radio serial with pictures—efficient, square-jawed, and easy to dip into.

Overview: A U.S. government agent travels the world on undercover missions in this 1950s series. Star Brian Donlevy originated the role on radio in the '40s.
How it feels: Tense, earnest and cynical. Brisk and fine in the background.
About: Crime, politics, deception, loyalty
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 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
politics
deception
loyalty
justice
Places: big city
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: action & adventure
Created by: Bill Karn
Starring: Brian Donlevy, Fritz Feld, John Alvin, Henry Corden, Dolores Moran, Shepard Menken, Robert Easton, John Hoyt
Length: 1 seasons, 41 episodes, 30 min each
Country: United States of America
Languages: English