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The Failure Of Crime Story (1986): A Victim Of Horrible Timing

Crime Story tv series (1986) was one of the boldest network crime dramas of the 1980s and one of the most ambitious projects ever backed by NBC under producer Michael Mann. Following the success of Miami Vice, the series pushed serialised storytelling years before it became standard on television. Set in early 1960s Chicago, the show followed the relentless war between Lt. Mike Torello and rising mob figure Ray Luca, played by Dennis Farina and Anthony Denison. Unlike traditional weekly crime procedurals of the era, Crime Story refused to reset. Every episode advanced the larger narrative. Cliffhangers carried real weight. Consequences did not disappear the following week. The production was expensive and highly detailed. Period vehicles, era specific wardrobe, rebuilt streets, and cinematic lighting made it one of the most visually distinctive dramas on network television at the time. The pilot drew over 30 million viewers, but ratings declined as heavy serialisation clashed with 1980s viewing habits and difficult time slot competition. Despite its cancellation after two seasons, Crime Story built a lasting reputation as an early blueprint for modern serialised crime television. Its long-form storytelling approach can be seen later in series such as Wiseguy and The Sopranos, which embraced extended arcs and character-driven crime narratives. From ambitious creative freedom to network pressure, shifting schedules, and an unresolved ending, Crime Story remains a significant chapter in television history. It stands as a series that challenged network formulas, demanded viewer commitment, and gained stronger appreciation over time. Sources: IMDB Wikipedia LA Times Rotten Tomatoes Floodmagazine Podcastingthemsoftly Vulture Correction: 03:55 Made a mistake and put Del Shannon's picture instead of Todd Rundgren. I need to start naming the images and not relying on my crap memory Buy Season 1 DVD on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4akxd3G Buy Season 2 DVD on Amazon: https://amzn.to/401mdCt Links are affiliated #CrimeStory #MichaelMann #DennisFarina All audiovisual content is the © copyright of their respective owners and studios. All clips are used under FAIR USE Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, documentary and research. DoubleReelTV:    / @doublereeltv   DoubleReel:    / @doublereelmedia   DoubleReelOriginals:    / @doublereeloriginals   DoubleReelGr:    / @doublereelgr