Protector – Das Recht im Visier (1996): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1996, Protector – Das Recht im Visier is a krimi and drama series.

What it’s about. Swift Justice is an American detective drama television series created by Dick Wolf and Richard Albarino, broadcast for one season (13 episodes) on UPN from March 13 to July 17, 1996. James McCaffrey stars as former Navy SEAL Mac Swift, a private investigator fired from the NYPD. He receives support from his former partner Detective Randall Patterson (Gary Dourdan) and his father Al Swift (Len Cariou). Critics noted the series' emphasis on violence, specifically in the pilot's opening sequence, drawing comparisons to The Equalizer (1985–1989) and Die Hard (1988). UPN canceled the program after receiving complaints from viewers, advertisers, and critics for its stark depiction of violence. Wolf considered the cancelation a mistake due to good ratings. Further, it was praised for its visuals and McCaffrey's performance, but often criticized as being either too violent or formulaic.

Who’s in it. Protector – Das Recht im Visier stars James McCaffrey as Mac Swift, Gary Dourdan as Detective Randall Patterson, Len Cariou as Al Swift and Emerson St. John as Officer Williams, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Protector – Das Recht im Visier has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Protector – Das Recht im Visier page.

If you liked it. Fans of Protector – Das Recht im Visier tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.