TV series

Mike Hammer

1984–1987 · 3 seasons

A throwback PI romp with noir swagger, wisecracks, and casual 80s machismo, easy to dip into.

Tagline: The killers can't scare him away. The ladies can't leave him alone. And the danger never stops!
Overview: Hardboiled private detective Mike Hammer works to solve cases, often involving murder. A recurring plotline focuses on the murder of someone to whom Hammer was close, resulting in his quest for revenge.
How it feels: Cynical, campy, dark and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Crime, revenge, mystery, justice
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: cynicalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 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
revenge
mystery
justice
betrayal
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild