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Shades of L.A.

1990–19911 seasonWilliam Bleich
IMDb 7.8

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Shades of L.A. is an American crime drama television series that aired from October 10, 1990 until April 6, 1991. Det. Michael Burton of the Los Angeles Police Department is a casual cop until he finds himself in limbo after a bullet grazes his head. He finds himself surrounded by "shades" - spirits trapped between heaven and hell until they can complete any unfinished business on earth. Once resuscitated, he can still see the "shades" so goes about helping them.

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What is Shades of L.A. (1990) about?

Shades of L.A. is an American crime drama television series that aired from October 10, 1990 until April 6, 1991. Det. Michael Burton of the Los Angeles Police Department is a casual cop until he finds himself in limbo after a bullet grazes his head. He finds himself surrounded by "shades" - spirits trapped between heaven and hell until they can complete any unfinished business on earth. Once…

Who stars in Shades of L.A.?

Shades of L.A. stars John D'Aquino (Det. Michael Burton), Warren Berlinger (Lt. James Wesley). The series was created by William Bleich.

How many seasons does Shades of L.A. have?

Shades of L.A. has 1 seasons. There are 20 episodes in total.

Is Shades of L.A. worth watching?

Shades of L.A. holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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