---
title: "Lethal Weapon"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lethal-weapon-2016"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 67116
imdb_id: "tt5164196"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 55
runtime_minutes: 43
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 801
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Lethal Weapon (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lethal-weapon-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lethal Weapon is an American buddy cop action comedy-drama television series developed by Matt Miller. Based on the film franchise created by Shane Black, the series serves as a reboot of the original property. The show aired on Fox for three seasons, spanning from September 21, 2016, to February 26, 2019. The narrative follows a slightly unhinged former Navy SEAL named Martin Riggs who moves to California to begin a new career as a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department. Upon arriving in Los Angeles, he is partnered with Roger Murtaugh, a veteran detective who is attempting to maintain a low stress level in his life. Together, the two officers work to fight some of the most dangerous criminals in the city. The series features a cast that includes Damon Wayans, Keesha Sharp, Kevin Rahm, and Michelle Mitchenor. The program explores the professional and personal dynamic between the two leads as they navigate their partnership while handling high-stakes law enforcement duties within the metropolitan environment of Los Angeles.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former Navy SEAL and a veteran detective become an unlikely police partnership in Los Angeles."

### Why Watch
- dynamic character pairing
- high-stakes police work

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense conflict
- high-stress environment
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes of danger and police conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, police, procedural, buddy-cop

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (18 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 55
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (9%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 50 (91%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Matthew Miller
- **Networks / Studios**: FOX

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Damon Wayans** as *Roger Murtaugh*
- **Keesha Sharp** as *Trish Murtaugh*
- **Kevin Rahm** as *Brooks Avery*
- **Johnathan Fernandez** as *Scorsese*
- **Michelle Mitchenor** as *Sonya Bailey*
- **Jordana Brewster** as *Maureen Cahill*
- **Clayne Crawford** as *Martin Riggs*
- **Chandler Kinney** as *Riana Murtaugh*
- **Dante Brown** as *Roger Murtaugh, Jr.*
- **Seann William Scott** as *Wesley Cole*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
A former Navy SEAL joins the Los Angeles police force and is partnered with a veteran detective.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The show focuses on a former Navy SEAL and a veteran detective.

### Q: Where is the show set?
The series is set in Los Angeles.

### Q: What is the veteran detective's goal?
The detective is attempting to maintain a low stress level in his life.

### Q: What is the background of the new partner?
The new partner is a slightly unhinged former Navy SEAL.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [LETHAL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lethal)
- [Lethal Weapon (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethal_Weapon_(TV_series))
- [LETHAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/lethal)
- [Lethal Weapon (TV Series 2016-2019) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5164196/)
- [LETHAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/lethal)
- [Lethal Weapon (TV Series 2016-2019) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/67116-lethal-weapon)

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