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Remington Steele

Name: Remington Steele
Genre: Drama, Family, Comedy
Released: 1982-10-01
Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Stephanie Zimbalist, Doris Roberts

1982 | 5 seasons | 60 min | Drama, Family, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Veronica Mars or Monk, start here.
The mood: Funny with heart, feel-good.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 94 hours in all.
What might put you off: Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Laura Holt, a licensed private detective, opens a detective agency but finds that potential clients refuse to hire a woman, however qualified. To solve the problem, Laura invents a fictitious male superior whom she names Remington Steele. Through a series of events that unfold in the first episode, "License to Steele," a former thief and con man, whose real name is never revealed, assumes the identity of Remington Steele. Behind the scenes, Laura remains firmly in charge.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 209K people sought it out in the past year