If you want action that respects the story underneath it, Cannon is available on streaming right now. 5 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 40 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. William Conrad anchors the chaos with real screen presence. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Cannon is worth clearing space for. The choreography in Cannon serves the story instead of interrupting it. Cannon is a CBS detective television series produced by Quinn Martin which aired from March 26, 1971 to March 3, 1976. The primary protagonist is the title character, private detective Frank Cannon, played by William Conrad. He also appeared on two episodes of Barnaby Jones. William Conrad and Charles Bateman lead a cast that earns every set piece rather than just filling it. 5 seasons (1971–1976) gave the story room most shows never get. Cannon earns its bigger moments by making you care about the outcome before it happens. 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 is not one of those. Fans of The Rockford Files will recognise the sensibility here immediately. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. William Conrad's performance is the throughline that holds the bigger action elements together. Give it twenty minutes and decide — most viewers do not stop there.

Cannon wrapped up in 1976, created by Edward Hume — and 5 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.