The Spoiler(1972)

The Spoiler is a drama series following a suspended cop who hunts for evidence to connect a wealthy businessman to murder. Modelled on the fugitive-on-the-run formula, the show centers on a morally compromised protagonist whose abrasive nature drives the narrative forward. The series explores themes of corruption and obsession as the detective pursues his quarry across shifting terrain, blurring the line between justice and vengeance. Despite its intriguing premise and taut plotting, The Spoiler struggled to find an audience, cancelled after just five weeks on air—a fate often attributed to viewers' difficulty warming to its unlikeable lead character and the relentless darkness of his quest.