Downtown (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1986, Downtown is a drama series.
What it’s about. Michael Nouri plays a tough cop who has rubbed his superiors the wrong way once too often. By way of punishment he is assigned the supervision of four colorful parolees in this police drama with humor. They are: Dennis Shotthaffer who imagined himself to be a doctor and tried to perform operations; Terry Casaro, a young black pickpocket; Jesse Smith, a street-wise tough; and Harriet Conover, a land-fraud artist who lives in a big mansion. Forney, who hates his assignment but wants to get back on the force where he belongs, devises a plan to put his four charges under one roof—in Conover's mansion.
Who’s in it. Downtown stars Mariska Hargitay as Jesse Smith, Robert Englund as Dennis Shothoffer, Michael Nouri as Det. John Forney and Millicent Martin as Harriet Conover, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Downtown 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 Downtown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Downtown tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Downtown (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Downtown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Downtown worth watching?
- Downtown holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Downtown?
- Downtown stars Mariska Hargitay, Robert Englund, Michael Nouri, Millicent Martin and David Paymer.
- When was Downtown released?
- Downtown was released in 1986.