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RJ Decker: Sunshine State PI's Wild Cases
3 Feb
Summary
- RJ Decker, a disgraced photographer, becomes a PI in South Florida.
- The series is based on Carl Hiaasen's novel Double Whammy.
- Scott Speedman stars as the lead character RJ Decker.
Scott Speedman takes on the lead role of RJ Decker, a disgraced newspaper photographer with a past in prison, who reinvents himself as a private investigator in the colorful world of South Florida. The series, adapted from Carl Hiaasen's novel *Double Whammy*, is set to premiere on March 3 on ABC at 10 p.m. ET, with subsequent streaming on Hulu the following day.
RJ Decker's new career involves tackling cases that range from the peculiar to the downright bizarre. He receives assistance from his journalist ex, her police detective wife, and a potentially significant benefactor from his past. This enigmatic figure could prove to be either his greatest asset or the cause of his return to incarceration.
The show also features Jaina Lee Ortiz as Emi Ochoa, a shrewd character with connections to RJ's history and ties to a powerful, corrupt state senator. Speedman, previously known for his role on *Grey's Anatomy*, has commented on the intense fan reactions to his character's return, noting their strong opinions on relationships within the show.
