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2 seasons · 27 episodes · best: S2E2 "Death of a Doxy: Part 2" 8.9

Story

Genius detective Nero Wolfe and his right-hand man, Archie Goodwin, solve seemingly impossible crimes.

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Classic Whodunit
Intellectual Puzzle Solving
Charming Eccentric Protagonist
Golden Age Mystery Atmosphere
Sharp Witty Dialogue
Comfortable Procedural
Timeless Detective Fiction
Low-Stakes Thrills
Elegant Period Setting

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Directors: Timothy Hutton
Written by: Rex Stout
Produced by: James Tolkan, Neill Fearnley, Susan Murdoch
Music by: Michael Small

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Facts

April 22, 2001 · August 18, 2002 · Ended

First aired: April 22, 2001
Last aired: August 18, 2002
Status: Ended
Length: 2 seasons · 27 episodes
Age rating: TV-PG
Content: Violence
Genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Tropes

Establishing Character Moment, The Unseen, No Smoking +9

Establishing Character Moment
The Unseen
No Smoking
Short-Runner
Insistent Terminology
Large Ham
Politically Correct History
Breaking the Fourth Wall
Unlimited Wardrobe
Comic-Book Time
Adaptational Heroism
Ham-to-Ham Combat

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Is A Nero Wolfe Mystery worth watching?

82

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.4).

Is A Nero Wolfe Mystery okay for kids?

TV-PGViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch A Nero Wolfe Mystery?

27 h

About 27 hours: 27 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2001 to 2002.

Will A Nero Wolfe Mystery make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).