Booker
Created by Stephen J. Cannell
On FOX
A late-80s crime procedural spin-off following an ex-cop turned insurance investigator, built on the action-driven formula of its parent show with modest stakes and episodic resolution.
Booker is an American crime drama series starring Richard Grieco that aired on the Fox Network from September 24, 1989 to May 6, 1990. The series is a spin-off of 21 Jump Street and the second installment of the 21 Jump Street series. The character of Dennis Booker was originally a recurring character on that police drama during its third season. The theme song for the series, "Hot in the City", was performed by Billy Idol.
Questions people ask
Is Booker violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Is Booker sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
Does Booker leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Booker scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Booker easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Booker
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Booker
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Booker, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Booker, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Booker, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
