ABC has released exclusive first-look images for its upcoming Florida-set detective series, RJ Decker. The show stars Scott Speedman, known from Grey's Anatomy, and is adapted from Carl Hiaasen's novel Double Whammy.
ABC's new series, RJ Decker, is positioned as a rival to the popular legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer. The detective story unfolds in Florida and draws from the novel Double Whammy by author Carl Hiaasen. Scott Speedman, an alumnus of the long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy, leads the cast in this upcoming project.
The exclusive images provide an initial glimpse into the series, highlighting its setting and tone. While specific plot details remain limited in the announcement, the adaptation promises a blend of crime-solving elements typical of Hiaasen's works. ABC has not yet disclosed a premiere date, but the reveal underscores the network's interest in expanding its procedural lineup.
This development comes amid a surge in detective and legal-themed television, where shows like The Lincoln Lawyer have garnered strong viewership on streaming platforms.