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Where can I stream T. J. Hooker?
In the United States, T. J. Hooker streams on fuboTV and Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.
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A , crime series: but never scary, .
Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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Sergeant Thomas Jefferson Hooker is a tough-as-nails veteran police officer with the LCPD who turns his back on a gold badge and goes back to patrolling the streets and training recruits. Along with his young partners in blue, Hooker take on Lake City's toughest criminals.
Classic Police ProceduralL.A. Noir AestheticGritty Street JusticeNostalgic 80s TelevisionAction-Oriented Crime DramaProcedural MysteryUrban Law EnforcementCharacter-Driven Cop ShowRetro ThrillerFormulaic but Entertaining
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Is T. J. Hooker worth watching?
42
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6.1).
Does T. J. Hooker get better after season 1?
6.8S17.2S27.1S37.3S46.9S5
Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.8, and season 4 peaks at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Carnal Express (season 3, episode 2) at 7.7, and the lowest is The Chicago Connection (season 4, episode 23) at 6.2.
Is T. J. Hooker okay for kids?
TV-PGViolenceStrong language
Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch T. J. Hooker?
91 h
About 91 hours: 91 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1986.
Can I half-watch T. J. Hooker?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does T. J. Hooker use?
Do Not Go GentleObviously EvilNepotismEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodUndercover ModelUnnecessary Combat RollBeneath NoticeMr. FanserviceFanserviceClosing CreditsEvery Car Is a PintoChewing the Sceneryand 52 more
TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Do Not Go Gentle, Obviously Evil, and Nepotism.