The Odd Man(1960)

The Odd Man is a 1960s British police procedural that launched a trilogy of Granada TV series centered on pompous but increasingly likeable Chief Inspector Charles Rose. The first installment follows theatrical agent Steve Gardiner, who moonlights as a detective and frequently crosses paths with Chief Inspector Gordon and DS Swift during his investigations. As the series progresses, Rose gradually becomes the focal point, eventually replacing Gardiner as the lead by season three. The show balances procedural crime-solving with character-driven drama, capturing the tone and style of British television's golden age.