Vega$
Created by Michael Mann
On ABC
A 1970s procedural detective series built on the charm of its protagonist and the glamorous Las Vegas setting, with a case-of-the-week structure that prioritizes entertainment over depth.
Private detective Dan Tanna drives around the streets of Las Vegas in a red 1957 Ford Thunderbird solving crimes and making Las Vegas a better place for residents and tourists alike.
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Questions people ask
Is Vega$ sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Is Vega$ easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Vega$ scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Vega$ violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Vega$ leave you hopeful? 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 Vega$
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Vega$
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Vega$, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Vega$, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Vega$, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
