TV series
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
1983–1986, English, on HBO.
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Philip Marlowe, Private Eye is a British mystery series that aired on ITV in the United Kingdom under the shorter title 'Marlowe, Private Eye' and on HBO in the United States from April 16, 1983 through June 3, 1986. The series features Powers Boothe as Raymond Chandler's titular character, and was the first drama produced for HBO.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Latest episode
S2 E6: Red Wind
Aired 3 June 1986
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Powers BoothePhilip Marlowe · 11 ep
- Kathryn Leigh ScottAnnie Riordan · 2 ep
- J. Winston CarrollMacdonald · 1 ep
- Bruce BoaDon Luigi · 1 ep
- Sandra DickinsonBlossom · 1 ep
- Gayle HunnicuttSally Glenn · 1 ep
- William HootkinsFrank Dorr · 1 ep
- Ed BishopDistrict Attorney · 1 ep
- John TerryGeorge Dial · 1 ep
- Bill BaileyHugo Candless · 1 ep
- Arabella WeirCarita · 1 ep
- Erick Ray EvansWaiter · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 April 1983
- Last aired
- 3 June 1986
- Network
- HBO
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Philip Marlowe, Private Eye: quick answers
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How many seasons of Philip Marlowe, Private Eye are there?
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye has 2 seasons and 11 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Philip Marlowe, Private Eye finished?
Yes. Philip Marlowe, Private Eye ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Philip Marlowe, Private Eye on?
Philip Marlowe, Private Eye isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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What shows are like Philip Marlowe, Private Eye?
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