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Season 1 – The Dresden Files

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Harry Dresden is a private detective who operates out of a storefront in Chicago. Not your average P.I., Harry is a practicing wizard who solves cases using otherworldly magic. Keeping tabs on Harry is Morgan, a warden from the governing body that supervises wizards. Police Lt. Connie Murphy can't figure out why Dresden is so successful. At home, our hero is pestered by a wizard ghost named Bob, who wants to escape the confines of Dresden's apartment.
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The Dresden Files — Season 1

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The Dresden Files conjures up the occasional supernatural thrill, but struggles to bring anything new to the genre.

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Ginia Bellafante New York Times 09/23/2019
It has the feeling of pizza with pineapple on it - which is to say, not actually for grown-ups. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today 09/23/2019
3/4
Like Harry [Dresden], the show has yet to fully master its tricks. There are a few decent jolts, but nothing is truly frightening or even that threatening. And while the show can be amusing, it's never exactly side-splitting. Go to Full Review Maureen Ryan South Florida Sun-Sentinel 09/23/2019
Much of the show's appeal stems from its lead actor, Paul Blackthorne, whose leading-man handsomeness is scuffed around the edges, giving Dresden the right mixture of sex appeal and private-eye weariness. Go to Full Review Hock Teh IGN Movies 09/23/2019
6/10
There are some interesting stories told in this first season but unfortunately they are nothing new to sci-fi fans. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/23/2019
Dresden's investigations amount to a lot of ho-hum hokum... and his relationships are largely paint-by-number bland. Go to Full Review Mike Barnard Future Movies UK 09/23/2019
3/5
As late night entertainment for fantasy fans, it is perfect for those wanting a more adult-orientated version of Harry Potter with a hint of Crime Scene Investigation. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David W @Sternhammer 01/07/2025 I somehow missed this on its initial release but having just watched it on Plex I was very pleasantly surprised. Blackthorne is excellent in the lead role and the supporting cast (Mann and Cruz especially) all do very well. As you'd expect in a series of this nature, some episodes are better than others but the bar is always set high. The production values do slightly let it down a little by today's standards but nothing that ruins the overall enjoyment. All in all a very good series. Shame there was never a series 2 as I'd like to have seen how things developed. See more Scott W @RT57361544 07/09/2023 The writing on this show was astonishingly bad. Absolutely trashed any semblance of maximum capacity. The entire plot repeatedly hinged on Harry making stupid decisions. DNF. See more Michael S @RT28300614 07/05/2023 Loved this show when it first aired and watching it again right now. See more Cork B @RT87142816 05/15/2023 Probably fine as a concept. The execution is a bit blah and low budget, and there is not much you haven't seen before. Are they ripping off Harry Potter? You bet. It is way better than any modern show though. See more 06/14/2020 I really enjoyed watching the show. Paul Blackthorne portrays the character of Harry Dresden really well. I enjoyed the storyline. This show would have really deserved another season. I didn't read the books, so I can't compare it with the books. See more 06/08/2020 The first 7 episodes were quite enjoyable, then episode 8 arrived. Wheres Bob? Why all the close ups? Why change his home location? Stopped watching after this one, I felt they were trying to hard to be " arty ". See more Read all reviews
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Paul Blackthorne

Harry Dresden

Valerie Cruz

Lt. Connie Murphy

Conrad Coates

Morgan

Terrence Mann

Bob

Raoul Bhaneja

Detective Sid Kirmani

Joanne Kelly

Bianca

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 21, 2007 Birds of a Feather A 10-year-old boy comes to Dresden claiming that monsters are after him. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 28, 2007 The Boone Identity The ghost of a murdered girl will not rest until justice is brought to her killer. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 11, 2007 Hair of the Dog Detective Murphy asks Dresden to help her investigate a series of ritualistic slayings. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 18, 2007 Rules of Engagement Dresden tries to help a woman whose fiance is struggling to sever his ties to some unrelenting demonic forces. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 25, 2007 Bad Blood A beautiful vampire hires Dresden to find out who is trying to kill her. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 4, 2007 Soul Beneficiary When a man dies in Dresden's office, Harry investigates a murder plot that reveals a dark secret from Bob's past. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 11, 2007 Walls Harry investigates a group of thieving college students who have discovered a supernatural method to bypass security systems. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 18, 2007 Storm Front Harry must delve into the world of dark magic to solve the murders of a local gangster and his girlfriend. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 25, 2007 The Other Dick After the murder of a private investigator, Harry and the man's assistant try to uncover the truth. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 1, 2007 What About Bob Harry's latest lover sneaks out of his place with Bob's skull and delivers it to Dresden's uncle. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 8, 2007 Things That Go Bump Ancient Mai and Morgan seek refuge at Dresden's place and find themselves trapped by a powerful spell. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 15, 2007 Second City A former gang member is found dead under mysterious circumstances; Murphy's father comes to Chicago. Details

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The Dresden Files — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
David Carson, Michael Grossman, James A. Contner, Rick Rosenthal, Ken Girotti, Nick Copus
Executive Producer
Nicolas Cage, Hans Beimler, Norman Golightly, Morgan Gendel, David Simkins, Robert Hewitt Wolfe
Screenwriter
George Mastras, Jack Bernstein, Laurence Walsh, Curtis Kheel, Robert Hewitt Wolfe, Barry M. Schkolnick, David Simkins, Peter Egan
Network
SYFY
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 21, 2007
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