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Decoy

1957·Show
39Episodes in1Season
71
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IMDb7.7
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IMDb7.7
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime, history, and everyday modern life

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

New York City policewoman Casey Jones' assignment to fight crime often entails her going undercover in some of the seediest and most dangerous parts of the city. Decoy is a groundbreaking American crime drama television series created for syndication and initially broadcast from October 14, 1957, to July 7, 1958, with thirty-nine 30-minute black-and-white episodes. It was the first American police series with a female protagonist. Many Decoy episodes are in the public domain.
Classic Crime DramaPolice ProceduralUndercover OperationsHistorical SignificanceFemale ProtagonistBlack & White AestheticNYC SettingEpisodicSuspensefulGritty Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Stuart Rosenberg, Michael Gordon, Don Medford

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Decoy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Decoy worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Decoy rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Decoy have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 39 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Decoy air?

It ran from 1957 to 1959 and has ended.

What language is Decoy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Decoy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Decoy in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Decoy use?

Real Men Take It BlackIgnored Enamored UnderlingDestroy the EvidenceHealthcare MotivationFrench MaidLike Parent, Like SpouseCry into ChestWrong-Name OutburstLook Behind YouTaught by TelevisionIn the BackTitle-Only Openingand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for Decoy, including Real Men Take It Black, Ignored Enamored Underling, Destroy the Evidence.