Series synopsis
R.J. Decker is an American drama comedy crime mystery television series that premiered on ABC on March 3, 2026. It was created by Carl Hiaasen, Rob Doherty. It stars Scott Speedman, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Kevin Rankin and Adelaide Clemens.
Ex-con photographer RJ Decker becomes a PI in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him.
Premise
Ex-con photographer RJ Decker becomes a PI in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him.
Premise: Private eye. Public mess.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Scott Speedman as R.J. Decker
- Jaina Lee Ortiz as Emi Ochoa
- Kevin Rankin as Aloysius 'Wish' Aiken
- Adelaide Clemens as Catherine Delacroix
- Bevin Bru as Melody 'Mel' Abreu
- Hunter Burke as Clay Gregory
- Melodie Rose Romano as Sofia
- David Darrow as Wade Ennis
Supporting cast
- Matthew Cornwell as Bill Ragsdale
- Lincoln A. Castellanos as Dognapper
- Don Stallings as Chester
- Blanca Araceli as Ines
- Anthony B. Jenkins as Darius
- William Christopher Watson as Mr. Accosta
- Grace Junot as Judge
- Michael Germant as Borimir the Attorney
- Javier Vazquez Jr. as Boss
- Alex D. Lugo as Mechanic
- Brian Duckson as Bailiff
- Katina Rankin as Field Reporter
Guest cast
- Hunter Burke as Clay Gregory
- Melodie Rose Romano as Sofia
- David Darrow as Wade Ennis
- Matthew Cornwell as Bill Ragsdale
- Lincoln A. Castellanos as Dognapper
- Don Stallings as Chester
- Blanca Araceli as Ines
- Anthony B. Jenkins as Darius
- William Christopher Watson as Mr. Accosta
- Grace Junot as Judge
- Michael Germant as Borimir the Attorney
- Javier Vazquez Jr. as Boss
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | March 3, 2026 | April 28, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Ex-con photographer R.J. Decker becomes a private investigator in South Florida, solving strange cases with help from his journalist ex, her cop wife, and an enigmatic woman from his past who may help or destroy him. |
March 3, 2026 |
| 2 |
Twenty Pounds of Clem in a Ten-Pound Bag Wish enlists R.J.'s help on a bizarre case when his late cellmate's son is wrongly accused of murder. |
March 10, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Needle and the Damage Done R.J. is recruited by Emi to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy rehab tycoon's son; Mel and Catherine discover they have different views on parenting and finances. |
March 17, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 3, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 28, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |