TV series

Burke's Law

1994–1995 · 2 seasons

A breezy, old-fashioned whodunit with glamorous Los Angeles settings and a father-son banter that keeps the murders light.

Overview: Burke's Law, a revival of the 1960s cop television series of the same name, aired on CBS from 1994 to 1995. The series centers on Amos Burke, a senior Los Angeles police officer and millionaire, and his son, Peter, who is a detective under his command.
How it feels: Light, campy, warm and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Crime, family, class, mystery
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 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
family
class
mystery
power
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild