Decades before Dick Wolf brought us the "Law and Order" franchise, "Naked City" took to the streets of New York and gave us a gritty look at the day-to-day lives of the officers of the NYPD. Much like the original "Law and Order", "Naked City" focused mostly on the detectives who investigated major crimes. L&O had its Lenny Briscoe, NC had its Frank Arcaro, both grizzled veterans of the police force. Also similar in personality were NC's Lt. Mike Parker and L&O's DA Adam Schiff.
Much of the action was filmed on the actual streets of the city during all four seasons, adding to its realism. Again, L&O followed suit decades later.
Where "Naked City" fell down, however, was with the inclusion (from the 2nd season forward) of Detective Adam Flint and his Boy Scout persona. This character was pretty unbelievable and his "Kissy Face and Huggy Bear" routine with his Girl Scout fiance Libby really took away from the enjoyment of the rest of the series.
On the whole, "Naked City" is well worth your time, but it's really sad that the writers decided to include such stomach-turning characters in an otherwise excellent show.
Much of the action was filmed on the actual streets of the city during all four seasons, adding to its realism. Again, L&O followed suit decades later.
Where "Naked City" fell down, however, was with the inclusion (from the 2nd season forward) of Detective Adam Flint and his Boy Scout persona. This character was pretty unbelievable and his "Kissy Face and Huggy Bear" routine with his Girl Scout fiance Libby really took away from the enjoyment of the rest of the series.
On the whole, "Naked City" is well worth your time, but it's really sad that the writers decided to include such stomach-turning characters in an otherwise excellent show.