TV series

J.J. Starbuck

1987–1988 · 1 season

A gentle, folksy crime-solving ride with a warm-hearted Texan billionaire, more comfort than suspense.

Overview: Billionaire Texan J.J. Starbuck travels the country getting involved in criminal investigations. He uses his wealth and unconventional methods to help solve cases.
How it feels: Warm, earnest, light and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Redemption, grief, justice, class
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
whimsicalstrength 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: redemption
grief
justice
class
friendship
Places: road trip
small town
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild