Cannon Season 5

Cannon Season 5 has built a real following among viewers who want their action grounded in something real. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. William Conrad brings a physicality to the role that elevates every sequence. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Cannon Season 5 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The choreography in Cannon Season 5 serves the story instead of interrupting it. Season 5 of Cannon includes 25 episodes. It aired from September 1975 to March 1976. This season stars William Conrad, Charles Bateman and Tim O'Connor. William Conrad and Charles Bateman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1975. What separates Cannon Season 5 from disposable action entertainment is character work that survives the explosions. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

The genre has a long history of front-loading its best moments — Cannon Season 5 is not one of those. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. William Conrad is the obvious draw, but the supporting cast gives the action the context it needs to land. The action holds up because the character work underneath it never lets up.