In the 50's, Jack Webb developed a format where they were doing a tv show that the audio could stand on it's own as a radio show. Hence the constant narration. This is more of a "law and order" meets Sam Spade. I kinda like it. Ed does a good job as Friday. Loved that they brought back Frank Smith. Wish that they had somehow worked in Friday's greatest partner, Ben Romero. Writing is very good....sets are very modern and realistic. Lots of emphasis on what it takes to build a solid case against modern criminals. O'Neil does some narration...and some of the 67' dragnet elements are still present, but scene cuts and backing music is more "law and order". I enjoyed it.
Review of Dragnet
