The New Adventures of the Midnight Sleuth (universe TV show)
The New Adventures of the Midnight Sleuth | |
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Genre | Mystery/Detective |
Created by | Michael J. Bayheimer |
Based on |
The Midnight Sleuth by Clarence Hadden & Ernest Greene |
Developed by | Michael J. Bayheimer |
No. of seasons | 6 |
No. of episodes | 36 |
Production | |
Producer(s) | Michael J. Bayhemier |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Production company(s) | Paramutual Pictures |
Release | |
Original release | September 30, 2017 | – May 29, 2023
The New Adventures of Midnight Sleuth was a modern reboot of the classic radio drama The Midnight Sleuth.
Contents
Premise
The New Adventures of the Midnight Sleuth follows Midnight, a partially amnesiac fake detective who solves crimes in modern day Los Angeles. He's helped by his friend Laura Talbot, a late night talk show host and former reporter. Laura has Midnight on her talkshow after he solves a case involving the disappearance of a major political figure's daughter. Midnight's partial amnesia is a constant source of comedy as his forgetfulness causes Laura to be the brain behind their detecting.
Production
Concept
The reimagining of the show was designed in a way to better reflect the modern tastes of the audience. Producer Michael J. Bayheimer was heavily influenced by the modern reboot of Sherlock Holmes 'SHERLOCK'.
Characters
Episodes
Season 1 (2017)
No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) |
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1 | 1 | "News Today, Gone Tomorrow" | Chandler Bingham | Michael J. Bayheimer | 30 September 2017 | 1.2 |
The daughter of the LA Times' lead editor goes missing. In an attempt to find help, Midnight accidentally stumbles upon those that kidnapped her and helps her escape. |
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