7.3
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What's your score?
Spenser: For Hire fingerprint
High energy, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
- Tension7
- Fast Pace7
- Adrenaline6
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Nostalgia6
- Wholesome5
- Hopefulness5
Humor
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay6
- Dark Humor4
- Physical Comedy3
World
Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery
- Dialogue Centrality7
- World Immersion6
- Rewatchability5
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Acting7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Music Composition5
Energy
HighTense and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Spenser: For Hire is tense and fast-paced.
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Nostalgia6Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wonder2Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay6Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Related traits
- Wholesome5Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumCrime, everyday modern life, and mystery
Its world is built around crime, everyday modern life, and mystery.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Crime9Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Mystery8Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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About
A lot of people think I like to get even. They're dead right.
Mystery and suspense series based on Robert Parker's "Spenser" novels. Spenser, a private investigator living in Boston, gets involved in a new murder mystery each episode.
Hard-boiled DetectiveBoston SettingGrittyIntriguing MysteriesSuspensefulCharacter-DrivenClassic TV80s Nostalgia
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Questions about Spenser: For Hire
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Spenser: For Hire worth watching?
50
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Spenser: For Hire rated?
Violence
Content advisories: violence.
How many seasons does Spenser: For Hire have?
3 seasons
It has 3 seasons with 65 episodes of about 48 minutes each.
Do critics and audiences agree on Spenser: For Hire?
Critics53
Audiences73
Not quite. Audiences rate Spenser: For Hire higher (73) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
When did Spenser: For Hire air?
S1S2S3
It ran from 1985 to 1988 and has ended.
What language is Spenser: For Hire in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch Spenser: For Hire?
3
GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spenser: For Hire in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Spenser: For Hire use?
The StoicSuicide by CopReal Men CookDowner EndingExpyPerson as VerbFirst-Person SmartassHouse HusbandToken Black FriendDamsel in DistressMiss KittyGroin Attackand 83 more
TV Tropes lists 95 storytelling tropes for Spenser: For Hire, including The Stoic, Suicide by Cop, Real Men Cook.