Felony Squad is currently streaming on major platforms, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. The 3-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 6 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Howard Duff sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Felony Squad is worth clearing space for. The plotting in Felony Squad is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Twenty-year veteran Detective Sergeant Sam Stone is paired with rookie Briggs in a large Western metropolis. Howard Duff and Ben Alexander lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. It ran for 3 seasons (1966–1969), and the writing holds up across every one of them. Felony Squad is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Felony Squad. The tonal similarities to Hill Street Blues are real, though Felony Squad carves out its own identity quickly. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Howard Duff's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

Felony Squad wrapped up in 1969, created by Richard Murphy — and 3 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.