Moonlight (2007)
A vampire turned private investigator navigates the shadows of Los Angeles, blending supernatural intrigue with noir detective drama in this cult CBS series.
Moonlight - Series Information
- Original Title: Moonlight
- First Air Year: 2007
- Last Air Year: 2008
- Created by: Ron Koslow, Trevor Munson
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (43 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 16
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 28, 2007 (United States - TV-14), September 28, 2007 (Germany - 12), September 28, 2007 (France - 16), September 28, 2007 (Australia - M), September 28, 2007 (Brazil - 14), September 28, 2007 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: CBS
- Production Companies: Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Television
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Twilight (US), Moonlight - Chiaro di luna (IT)
Moonlight - Plot
Mick St. John is a captivating, charming and immortal private investigator from Los Angeles, who defies the traditional blood-sucking norms of his vampire tendencies by using his wit and powerful supernatural abilities to help the living.
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Moonlight - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Ron Koslow
- Trevor Munson
Main Cast
- Alex O'Loughlin
- Sophia Myles
- Jason Dohring
- Shannyn Sossamon
- Brian J. White
- Tami Roman
- Jacob Vargas
- David Blue
- Jordan Belfi
- Kevin Weisman
Writers
- Gabrielle Stanton
- Harry Werksman
- Jill E. Blotevogel
- Josh Pate
- Chip Johannessen
Executive Producers
- Chip Johannessen
- Joel Silver
- Rod Holcomb
- Ron Koslow
- Gerard Bocaccio
Moonlight - FAQs
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Why was Moonlight cancelled after one season?
CBS cancelled Moonlight in May 2008 after a single season of 16 episodes. Despite a passionate and vocal fan campaign — including letter-writing drives and online petitions — the network did not renew the show, citing ratings that were deemed insufficient to justify continuation.
Is Moonlight based on a true story or book?
Moonlight is not based on a true story. It originated from an original concept developed by Trevor Munson, whose unpublished novel Angel of Vengeance served as the creative foundation. Ron Koslow later joined as co-creator to develop the concept into the CBS television series.
Who are the main cast members of Moonlight?
The series stars Alex O'Loughlin as vampire PI Mick St. John, Sophia Myles as journalist Beth Turner, and Jason Dohring as the wealthy vampire Josef Kostan. Supporting cast includes Shannyn Sossamon, Brian J. White, Tami Roman, Jacob Vargas, David Blue, Jordan Belfi, and Kevin Weisman.
What is Moonlight about?
Moonlight follows Mick St. John, a Los Angeles vampire who works as a private investigator, using his supernatural powers to solve crimes and protect the living. The series blends noir detective storytelling with paranormal romance, centering on Mick's complicated relationship with human journalist Beth Turner.
How many episodes does Moonlight have?
Moonlight ran for one season on CBS, comprising 16 episodes in total. The series premiered on September 28, 2007, and concluded in 2008. There is also one special episode listed under Season 0, bringing the overall episode count to 17 including supplementary content.
What content rating does Moonlight carry?
Moonlight is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains moderate violence, supernatural themes, and some mature dramatic content consistent with its vampire crime-thriller premise on CBS.
What shows are similar to Moonlight?
Fans of Moonlight may enjoy Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Blood Ties, and Midnight Mass for their supernatural drama. For the detective and mystery angle, Magnum, P.I. and Sherlock Holmes offer compelling investigative narratives. Boomtown also shares a gritty crime-procedural tone with ensemble storytelling.
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