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Cannon

1971·Show
123Episodes in5Seasons·TV-PG

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Cannon fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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About

L.A.'s biggest crime fighter!

Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. Cannon is the first Quinn Martin-produced series to be aired on a network other than ABC. A "revival" television film, The Return of Frank Cannon, was aired on November 1, 1980. In total, there were 124 episodes.
Classic Detective ProceduralQuinn Martin ProductionWilliam Conrad PerformanceIconic Theme MusicLos Angeles Noir LightEpisodic Mystery70s TV AestheticPrivate Eye TropeComfortable Nostalgia

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Cannon

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Is Cannon worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cannon rated?

TV-PGViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Cannon have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 123 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Cannon air?

It ran from 1971 to 1976 and has ended.

What language is Cannon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Cannon use?

Pop the TiresArtistic TitleCement ShoesEven Evil Has Loved OnesDetective DramaDolled-Up InstallmentVehicular SabotageCultAlliterative TitleCut Himself ShavingClear My NameWar for Fun and Profitand 85 more

TV Tropes lists 97 storytelling tropes for Cannon, including Pop the Tires, Artistic Title, Cement Shoes.