Movies and TvShows featuring "private-detective-as-protagonist" theme.

A talented P.I. agrees to work as the in-house investigator for his mother, who is reeling from the recent dissolution of her marriage. Margaret hires her scruffy but excellent former private detective son, Todd, who fell on hard times after his license got revoked for his flexible interpretation of the law. Margaret's adherence to the law clashes with Todd's scrappy methods. When Todd inadvertently teams up with his mother on a case, she sees a way to put him on a suitable path to a financially solvent life.

Frankie Drake Mysteries follows the adventures of detective Frankie Drake and her partner Trudy as they solve crimes in 1920s Toronto, Canada. With their sharp wit and resourcefulness, they navigate the dangerous world of crime and investigation, tackling cases that range from murder to theft. Along the way, they also explore the complexities of relationships and uncover the secrets of the time period.

Simon & Simon is a TV show about two brothers who run a private detective agency in San Diego in the 1980s. They are polar opposites but work together to solve cases. Their domineering mother adds to the drama as they navigate the action-packed world of detective work.

Retired detective Sam Spade, now 60, is living in the peaceful South of France in 1963. However, his tranquility is shattered when six nuns are brutally murdered at a local convent. As the town mourns their loss, secrets are revealed and new leads emerge. Spade discovers that the murders are linked to a mysterious child who is rumored to possess extraordinary abilities.%s

Riptide follows the adventures of three friends - an ex-soldier, a detective, and a tech genius - as they operate a private detective agency in Southern California. Together, they tackle various cases involving action, adventure, crime, and drama, using their individual expertise to crack the toughest of cases.

Beverly Hills Buntz is a spinoff from Hill Street Blues. It aired on NBC during the 1987–88 season.

Snoops is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on ABC. The series, which aired from September 26, 1999 to December 19, 1999, was created by David E. Kelley. Snoops came about during the height of Kelley's fame, with both The Practice and Ally McBeal sustaining large audiences.

Dicktown is an animated buddy-comedy TV show that follows the adventures of two detectives as they solve mysterious cases in their quirky town. With witty dialogue, colorful animation, and a touch of mature humor, this show is perfect for grown-ups who enjoy a good laugh and a clever mystery.

Serangoon Road is a crime drama mystery TV show set in 1960s Singapore. The story revolves around a private detective agency and its cases that involve a widow, a British expatriate, a Chinese community, an American CIA agent, and various other characters.

In the 23rd century on Mars, private investigator Aline Ruby and her android companion Carlos Rivera investigate a murder case. They unravel a complex web of secrets and danger as they dig deeper into the investigation.

After discovering a woman's body on the side of the road, a disgraced ex-cop becomes determined to solve the crime and find redemption. Along the way, he navigates through a web of deceit, facing his own demons and uncovering dark secrets within the tight-knit community.

Private investigator Sampson hunts for a missing woman, leading him through a seedy underworld of crime and mystery. As he delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets and dangerous characters.

After a criminal escapes from prison, he seeks revenge on the detective who arrested him, putting the detective's pregnant wife in jeopardy. As the detective tracks down the escapee, he must navigate a web of psychological suspense and cold-blooded murder.

Undercover cop Doyle is working on a serial killer case that's left a trail of dead transvestites. Then, moonlighting as a private eye, Doyle and his girlfriend are hired by a rich young man to find his sister. The search leads to her mysterious uncle, and the possibility of becoming the killer's next victim.

Eyes in the Night (1942) is a crime drama movie set during World War II. The plot revolves around a blind detective who uses his German Shepherd guide dog to investigate a Nazi spy ring. With the help of his trusted dog, he uncovers the secrets and brings the criminals to justice.

Smart Philip is a hilarious and campy crime comedy that follows a psychiatrist turned private detective as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of his brother. With absurd humor and a touch of psychotronic film style, this ensemble comedy is a must-watch for fans of literature on screen.

After returning home, Coman Gettme discovers that his hometown has come to be governed strictly by fashion.

Joe Blade is an unclaimed TV pilot film. An American, Blade works in Hong Kong, the home of his adoptive father Chang Chin-tzu. When Chang Chin-tzu is killed and a wealthy man is kidnapped, Blade springs into action.

L.A. private detective is hired to investigate the disappearance of an alluring woman's brother. Surrounded by double-crossing deals and dangerous relation, Rybeck will have to plunge headfirst into his deadliest case ever.