Riptide
Created by Frank Lupo, Stephen J. Cannell
On NBC
A breezy 1980s action-adventure procedural built on camaraderie and technical ingenuity, where three friends solve cases with humor and hardware.
The cases of a private investigations agency run by two Vietnam War veterans and their computer geek friend from high school, armed with toughness, their own helicopter, and the third's technical ability.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Riptide
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Riptide
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Riptide, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Riptide, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Riptide, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
