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Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars

Still fighting crime like a girl.

20047.84 Seasons72 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

In the fictional town of Neptune, California, student Veronica Mars progresses from high school to college while moonlighting as a private investigator under the tutelage of her detective father.

Created by Diane Ruggiero
Produced by Howard Grigsby
NetworksUPNThe CWHulu

Top Cast

Kristen Bell

Kristen Bell

Veronica Mars

Enrico Colantoni

Enrico Colantoni

Keith Mars

Jason Dohring

Jason Dohring

Logan Echolls

Themes & Keywords

detectivehigh schoolprivate investigatorteenage romanceneo-noirfemale private detective

About Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars is a mystery, drama, comedy series that first aired in 2004 exploring themes of detective, high school, private investigator, teenage romance, neo-noir, female private detective. Created by Diane Ruggiero, it stars Kristen Bell, Enrico Colantoni, Jason Dohring. In the fictional town of Neptune, California, student Veronica Mars progresses from high school to college while moonlighting as a private investigator under the tutelage of her detective father.

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