Houston Knights
Houston Knights is an American crime drama set in Houston, Texas. The show ran on CBS from 1987 to 1988 and had 31 episodes. The core of the show was the partnership between two very different cops from two different cultures. Chicago cop Joey LaFiamma, played by Michael Paré, is transferred to Houston after he kills a mobster from a powerful Mafia family and a contract is put out on him. Once there, he is partnered with Levon Lundy, played by Michael Beck, the grandson of a Texas Ranger. Although as different as night and day, and after a rocky beginning they form a successful partnership and become friends. This is aided to a certain extent by an event where a hitman from Chicago who holds the contract to shoot La Fiamma arrives in Houston and is ultimately killed by Lundy. During the series, it is revealed that both La Fiamma and Lundy have their own personal demons; La Fiamma's Chicago police partner had been killed when he went ahead while La Fiamma had waited for backup to arrive. Lundy's wife had been killed by an explosion that was intended to kill him.
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Plot Summary
Houston Knights was a prime-time action-drama series that followed the personal and professional lives of two undercover police detectives in Houston, Texas. The series focused on their dangerous assignments, their relationships, and the challenges they faced navigating the criminal underworld while maintaining their own identities. It blended gritty police work with elements of friendship and personal drama.
Critical Reception
Houston Knights received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its action sequences and the chemistry between its leads, while others found the plots predictable and the characters somewhat underdeveloped. Audience reception was moderate, with the show struggling to find a consistent viewership against other established dramas in its time slot.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its fast-paced action and car chases.
- Noted for the on-screen chemistry between its lead actors.
- Criticized for its formulaic storylines and lack of originality.
Google audience: Audience sentiment towards Houston Knights was generally positive for its action elements, though some viewers found the plots to be repetitive. The series was appreciated by those looking for straightforward crime-fighting entertainment.
Fun Fact
The series was filmed on location in and around Houston, Texas, showcasing various landmarks and urban environments of the city.
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