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Private Eye is an American crime drama that aired from September 13, 1987 until January 8, 1988.
Directed by Anthony Yerkovich, Private Eye leans on a strong ensemble — William Sadler, Josh Brolin, Lisa Jane Persky — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1987.
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Set in 1932 Los Angeles, the series focuses on the origin story of famed defense lawyer Perry Mason. Living check-to-check as a low-rent private investigator, Mason is haunted by his wartime experiences in France and suffering the effects of a broken marriage. L.A. is booming while the rest of the country recovers from the Great Depression — but a kidnapping gone very wrong leads to Mason exposing a fractured city as he uncovers the truth of the crime.
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