Eischied
Eischied

Eischied

1980TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Eischied is an American crime drama broadcast on NBC from September 21, 1979 to January 20, 1980. It was based on the starring character from the 1978 miniseries To Kill a Cop, which was based on the novel by Robert Daley.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Unknown (TV Series)Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A police detective navigates the gritty streets and complex cases of Los Angeles. Each episode presents a new crime for Detective Eischied and his team to solve, often delving into the moral ambiguities of justice and the toll the job takes on those who enforce the law. The series focuses on realistic police procedural elements and character-driven narratives.

Critical Reception

Eischied was a short-lived crime drama that garnered moderate attention during its initial run but is not widely remembered or critically analyzed today. Its reception was largely overshadowed by other police procedurals of the era, and it failed to establish a significant cultural footprint or critical legacy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The show offered standard police procedural fare for its time.
  • Don Meredith's portrayal of the titular detective was noted but not enough to sustain the series.
  • Lacked the distinctiveness to stand out in a crowded genre.

Google audience: Audience reception data for Eischied is not readily available, as it was a less prominent series that did not generate significant widespread discussion among viewers during its broadcast or in retrospect.

Fun Fact

The series marked a rare foray into dramatic acting for Don Meredith, who was primarily known for his career as a professional football player and then as an NFL broadcaster for Monday Night Football.

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