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Baywatch (1989)

Join the Baywatch lifeguards on their thrilling adventures filled with beautiful beaches and those iconic red swimsuits.

Created byMichael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, Gregory J. Bonann

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  1. 01

    Baywatch Nights

    Same creator

    1995 · 43 min · Crime · Drama · Mystery

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    Baywatch Nights is an American police and science fiction drama series that aired in syndication from 1995 to 1997. Created by Douglas Schwartz, David Hasselhoff, and Gregory J. Bonann, the series is a spin-off from the popular television series, Baywatch.

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
    • substantial genre overlap
    • shared network: Pearson All-American Television
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  2. 02

    Thunder in Paradise

    Same creator

    1994 · 42 min · Action & Adventure

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    Thunder in Paradise was a one-hour action-adventure TV series from the creators of Baywatch, which starred Hulk Hogan, Chris Lemmon, and Carol Alt. This first-run syndicated TV series originally premiered as a straight-to-video feature film in September 1993, then ran for one season in 1994, before being cancelled. The series was later rebroadcast on the TNT cable network.

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
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    NCIS

    Similar atmosphere

    2003 · Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama

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    From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has any connection to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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    Riptide

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    1984 · Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama

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    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.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared theme: los angeles, california
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    The Wizard

    Same creator

    1986 · 60 min · Action & Adventure

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    The Wizard is a live-action, family friendly, action/adventure series created by Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, and Paul B. Radin. The series included lessons in diversity, friendship, imagination, respect, and never giving up.

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
    • a closely matched era
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    Boomtown

    Shared themes

    2002 · 45 min · Action & Adventure · Drama · Mystery

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    Each episode of this series, set in contemporary Los Angeles, examines one crime from many different viewpoints - uniformed cops, detectives, witnesses, the media, the fire department and rescue squad, even the criminals themselves.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • shared theme: los angeles, california
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    Nash Bridges

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    1996 · 45 min · Action & Adventure · Drama

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    Fun-loving San Francisco Police Department investigator Nash Bridges is part of the elite Special Investigations Unit. He tackles crime using his keen sense of humor and charm. Joe Dominguez comes out of retirement to become Bridges' wisecracking yet more rule-abiding partner.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
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