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Herschel

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Herschel Biggs is a grizzled, seen-it-all LAPD Arson detective, haunted by the traumas of his past but driven by a strong moral compass and a commitment to true justice. Forced to partner with the rising star Cole Phelps, the two detectives navigate the dark underbelly of 1940s Los Angeles, uncovering corruption and bringing criminals to account.

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