The Finder

The Finder

A Different Kind Of Detective

Created by Hart Hanson

On FOX

20121 season13 episodes43 min7.1 / 10

A procedural detective drama built around a war veteran with an unusual gift, balancing case-of-the-week structure with character depth rooted in trauma and recovery.

Walter Sherman, an Iraq War veteran, has the extraordinary ability to help people find the unfindable.

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  • Is The Finder easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is The Finder violent? Not especially. Less violent than 59% of series.

  • Is The Finder sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Finder leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Finder scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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