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Is Official Detective worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.3).
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An American anthology television series which aired in syndication from 1957 to March 19, 1958. The series was hosted by veteran film actor Everett Sloane.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Teens
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.
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Official Detective episodes
1 season · 40 episodes
Episodes
- S1 E5 Pork Pie Hat, 7.8
Cast
24 of 78 · most episodes first
Crew
- Directors
- Lee Sholem, Paul Guilfoyle
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Facts
January 1, 1957 · February 19, 1958 · Ended
- First aired
- January 1, 1957
- Last aired
- February 19, 1958
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 40 episodes
- Content
- Violence
- Genres
- Mystery
- Original language
- English
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is Official Detective worth watching?"
Questions about Official Detective
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Official Detective okay for kids?
Violence
Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
How long does it take to watch Official Detective?
20 h
About 20 hours: 40 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1957 to 1958.
Can I half-watch Official Detective?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.