Following the struggles of Maddie, a smart model, who suffers from bankruptcy, who makes her mind to partner David, a smart detective, as together, they solve mysterious cases that take place in the country.
Cybill Shepherd as Maddie not only looks wonderful but proves to be an assured and ; appealing light comedian. As her partner in crime solving, Bruce Willis is more than her match.
There is a nice chemistry between them, however, and [creator Glenn] Caron's writing is sharp, so that with a bit of refining, Moonlighting may turn into a welcome, if familiar, bit of prime-time diversion.
The series distinguished itself with its clever writing, too: even the episode titles... hint at the wit and the irreverence the episodes evinced, if not consistently.
The trademarks of this ahead-of-its-time series -- rapid-fire dialogue, Howard Hawkes-style humor and the crackling chemistry between leads Willis and Shepherd -- are timeless.
While the series had plenty of behind-the-scenes strife... it consistently entertained, pioneered the dramedy genre that is so popular today, and regularly broke the fourth wall in innovative ways.
Moonlighting is a welcome addition to primetime TV, offering a satisfying blend of comedy, romance and action - which in itself is unique. Add to the recipe, the special talents of Willis, and you've got the stuff from which hits are made.
