: Cobie Smulders stars as Dex Parios, a Marine veteran with PTSD and gambling debts who becomes a private investigator in Portland. Critics at IndieWire called her performance a "sturdy foundation" for a fresh spin on the detective genre.
: Reviewers on Reddit noted that while the show follows "case-of-the-week" tropes, the characters feel more grounded than typical procedural figures. Stumptown - Season 1
: The show’s soundtrack, particularly its creative use of licensed music during action sequences, has been compared to the style of Guardians of the Galaxy . Cancellation & Legacy Just Reviews Stumptown Season One - Josh Edelglass : Cobie Smulders stars as Dex Parios, a
: The series features a high-profile ensemble, including Jake Johnson (New Girl) as bar owner Grey McConnell and Michael Ealy as Detective Miles Hoffman. : The show’s soundtrack, particularly its creative use
Season 1 of Stumptown is widely regarded as a standout modern network procedural, praised for blending gritty noir elements with sharp humor and a "certified fresh" rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes . Key Highlights