Sunset P.I.: A Modern Moonlighting for Today

A new half-hour comedy series, Sunset P.I., is slated for a February premiere on NBC. The show stars Jake Johnson as Mickey, a sharp, heartbroken private investigator with a past as an LAPD officer. The series draws inspiration from the classic 80s dramedy "Moonlighting" and the acclaimed medical drama "The Pitt."

Creators Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, known for "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," discussed the show's influences at a recent press event. They highlighted the "unbelievable" chemistry between stars Jake Johnson and Jane Levy, comparing it to the dynamic that made "Moonlighting" a hit. The team aims to merge the serialized elements and romantic tension of "Moonlighting" with the ensemble workplace comedy style of shows like "Parks and Rec."