The Private Eye

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The Private Eye

2024

5.5(2 votes)

Mystery

Comedy

Romance

Overview

Private investigator Mort Madison's life begins spiraling downward when a beguiling, slightly familiar woman hires him for his most unusual case.

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20 members

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Matt Rife

Mort Madison

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Clare Grant

Michelle

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Elliot

David

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Denzel Whitaker

Bradley

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Eric Roberts

Edmond

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Lexy Panterra

Sadie

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Eugenia Kuzmina

Olga

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Tim Dougherty

Jedediah

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Jock McKissic

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Petri Hawkins-Byrd

Henry

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Erik Griffin

Crazy Carl

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Jay Reeves

Stone

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Josiah-Jack Kalian

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Cory Kirk

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JT Palmer

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Elijah Boothe

Dee

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Jared Brady

Kaleb

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Alex Kagianaris

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King Chip

Clive Campbell

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Mark W. Berry

Dr. Bob Lum

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