Viper
Created by Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo
On NBC, Syndication
A high-octane 1990s action procedural built around a weaponized sports car, balancing crime-fighting spectacle with episodic reset-button storytelling.
Viper is an action-adventure TV series about a special task force set up by the federal government to fight crime in the fictional city of Metro City, California that is perpetually under siege from one crime wave after another. The weapon used by this task force is an assault vehicle that masquerades as a Dodge Viper RT/10 roadster and coupe. The series takes place in "the near future". The primary brand of vehicles driven in the show were Chrysler or subsidiary companies. The Viper Defender "star car" was designed by Chrysler Corporation engineers. The exterior design of the car was produced by Chrysler stylist Steve Ferrerio.
Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Viper violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Viper sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Is Viper easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is Viper scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Viper 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 Viper
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Viper
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Viper, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Viper, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Viper, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
