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Boomtown 2002

★ 6.4/10 · 20 votes MysteryDramaAction & Adventure 2 seasons · 24 eps Ended
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What is Boomtown?

Boomtown was a television series that premiered in 2002 with a distinctive narrative approach to crime storytelling. The show was set in contemporary Los Angeles and structured each episode around a single criminal incident.

Type
TV series
Year
2002
Status
Ended
Episodes
24
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Sep 29, 2002
Last aired
Dec 28, 2003
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Action & Adventure
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Overview

Boomtown was a television series that premiered in 2002 with a distinctive narrative approach to crime storytelling. The show was set in contemporary Los Angeles and structured each episode around a single criminal incident. What set the series apart was its comprehensive examination of each crime from multiple perspectives, including those of uniformed police officers, detectives, witnesses, media personnel, firefighters, rescue squad members, and even the perpetrators themselves. This multi-angle approach allowed viewers to see how different individuals and groups experienced and responded to the same criminal events. The series aimed to provide a holistic view of crime and its impact on various members of society by exploring how each stakeholder group interacted with and was affected by criminal activity. Through this format, the show attempted to present a more complete picture of law enforcement and criminal justice in an urban environment.

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“A single crime in Los Angeles is dissected through the perspectives of various involved individuals.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique narrative structure
  • diverse character viewpoints
Keep in mind
  • complex storytelling style

Watch it if you enjoy crime dramas that explore multiple angles of a single event.

The series features themes of crime and investigation in a contemporary urban setting.

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Season 1 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 6 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

The series examines individual crimes in Los Angeles from the perspectives of police, witnesses, media, and criminals.

Who created the series?

The series was created by Graham Yost.

What genre is the show?

It is classified as mystery, drama, and action adventure.

When was the series released?

The series aired from 2002 to 2003.

Who are some of the cast members?

The cast includes Donnie Wahlberg, Neal McDonough, Mykelti Williamson, and Gary Basaraba.