Moonlight

Mick St. John is a captivating, charming and immortal private investigator from Los Angeles, who defies the traditional blood-sucking norms of his vampire tendencies by using his wit and powerful supernatural abilities to help the living.

Moonlight is an American supernatural crime series created by Ron Koslow and Trevor Munson for CBS. Alex O'Loughlin plays Mick St. John, a charming, immortal private investigator working in present-day Los Angeles who refuses the bloodthirsty habits of his kind and instead uses his wit and supernatural abilities to take on cases for the living. Sophia Myles co-stars as Beth Turner, with Jason Dohring and Shannyn Sossamon in principal roles. Across a single season of sixteen episodes, the engine is case-of-the-week investigation layered with a slow-building romance between Mick and a mortal woman, each episode built around a new client, a new threat and a new moral test for a vampire trying to stay human. The tone is moody and romantic, with noir-tinged Los Angeles atmosphere, wry banter and a melancholy undercurrent about a creature who longs for ordinary life. Viewers who enjoy vampire mythology, detective work and romantic longing will find much to like in its blend of genres. The series was canceled after its single season, leaving its central romance and mysteries open.

Critics and viewers appreciated its charming lead and moody supernatural noir take on the private investigator format, though it was cut short after one season.

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Created by

Ron Koslow, Trevor Munson

Release Date

2007-09-28

Episode runtime

43 min

Rating

7.6 / 10 (186)

What is Moonlight about?

An immortal vampire private investigator in Los Angeles uses his wit and supernatural powers to help the living.

What is Moonlight like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Moonlight as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Moonlight violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Moonlight as mild.

What did critics think of Moonlight?

Critics and viewers appreciated its charming lead and moody supernatural noir take on the private investigator format, though it was cut short after one season.

Which shows are like Moonlight?

Shows with a similar feel include Angel, Forever Knight, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

How long is Moonlight?

Moonlight: 1 season, 16 episodes.

Is Moonlight still running?

No, Moonlight was canceled.

Where can I watch Moonlight?

In United States, Moonlight is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.