A disheveled detective's clever mind and dry wit unravel seemingly perfect crimes with cozy, cerebral charm.
Suspenseful. A comfort watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, Fandango at Home (free) and Tubi (free).
No surprises for a TV-PG: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated TV-PG.
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Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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