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Season 1 – R.J. Decker

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R.J. Decker is a disgraced newspaper photographer and ex-con who starts over as a private investigator in the colorful-if-crime-filled world of South Florida. The series follows him tackling cases that range from slightly odd to outright bizarre with the help of his journalist ex, her police detective wife and a shadowy new benefactor -- a woman from his past who could be his greatest ally -- or his one-way ticket back to prison.
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R.J. Decker — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Angie Han The Hollywood Reporter Mar 4
Though it’s certainly possible Speedman will grow into the part as the season progresses, he comes off as simultaneously too sweaty and too clean-cut in the early going. Go to Full Review Aramide Tinubu Variety Mar 3
Though the show’s structure is rather run-of-the-mill despite some very bizarre crimes, the characters keep this series buoyant. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Mar 3
If you’re the sort who likes to let a network play straight through prime time, this is a good place to park. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Mar 10
3/5
This offbeat, crime-solving dramatic comedy features a man who's trying to find justice for deserving people in his own way while celebrating some of the distinct (and often downright strange) vibes Florida is known for. Go to Full Review Jen Maravegias Pajiba Mar 9
Whether or not R.J. Decker becomes a long-lasting standout in the genre à la Burn Notice remains to be seen. There was nothing in the premiere that made it stand out to me. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Mar 6
Once the awkwardness of setting up R.J. Decker‘s puzzle pieces ends, we see the potential for it to be a fun, quirky case-of-the-week detective series that will concentrate on its characters’ stories as much if not more than the weekly case. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jill B @RT42220494 22h Love this show! It has a bit of everything! mystery! Family! Scenery! Action! Drama and comedy! Excellent actirs See more Scully M @RT88157941 4d I watched the first episode and it was meh. I see reviews where people said it got better, but I'm going with a big nope. My time is too valuable and there are too many better shows to watch. See more Ja K @Jako53 5d Overall I'm not a bad show but why does everything have to have something that goes down the gay road. 3 to 4% of the country is gay so why does it always have to be shoved in our face See more Ron E @RT98165246 Mar 24 Off to a slow start, I'm glad I stayed with it though. Good show! See more micah C @micahcreech1 Mar 17 R.J is nothing special in the world of crime dramas, but its cast shines a light at the end of the tunnel. If it gets another season, I would like more screen time with the supporting cast and to get into their lives. I do see potential in this show, but I am not seeing anything keeping me with it. There is no overarching story like I thought there would be, and I think that is crucial in broadcast TV shows nowadays. See more Vicki Z @RT03667214 Mar 14 I liked this a lot more than I expected. I expected more bro humor and was thankful it was more clever than that. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Scott Speedman

RJ Decker

Jaina Lee Ortiz

Emilia "Emi" Ochoa

Bevin Bru

Melody "Mel" Abreau

Kevin Rankin

Aloysius "Wish" Aiken

Adelaide Clemens

Catherine Delacroix

Robert Doherty

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 3, 2026 Pilot Ex-con photographer R.J. Decker becomes a private investigator in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 10, 2026 Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag Wish enlists R.J.'s help on a bizarre case when his late cellmate's son is wrongly accused of murder. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 17, 2026 The Needle and the Damage Done R.J. is recruited by Emi to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy rehab tycoon's son; Mel and Catherine discover they have different views on parenting and finances. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 24, 2026 In Vanity Veritas R.J. finds himself at the center of a suburban housewife murder mystery; Catherine worries that R.J. is getting too close to Emi. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 31, 2026 Burn Notice R.J. unravels the truth about a Little League coach whose family is being mysteriously targeted; R.J.'s parole officer worries that he is pushing the boundaries of his conditional release. Details Episode 6 Airs Apr 7 Brenner's Back R.J. helps a young woman uncover the truth behind her boyfriend's sudden death; a dangerous figure from R.J.'s past resurfaces, bent on revenge. Details Episode 7 Airs Apr 14 You've Got Bale R.J. takes on a strange case following a grocery store robbery gone wrong; Emi's loyalty is tested when her father's misdeeds come to light. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Robert Doherty, Carl Hiaasen, Carl Beverly, Sarah Timberman
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 3, 2026