Turner & Hooch (franchise)

The Turner & Hooch franchise is a comedy action series that began with the 1989 film of the same name, starring Tom Hanks as Scott Turner, a compulsively neat police investigator, and Beasley the Dog as Hooch, a large, unruly Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff) who becomes Turner's unlikely partner and key witness to a murder. The film focuses on the reluctant partnership between Turner and Hooch as they solve the crime and form a bond.

The original film was a box office success, spawning a legacy that would continue decades later. While a direct sequel film never materialized, the premise proved enduring enough to warrant a reboot.

In 2021, a television series of the same name, Turner & Hooch, premiered on Disney+. This series starred Josh Peck as Scott Turner Jr., the son of Tom Hanks' original character. The series follows Turner Jr., a U.S. Marshal, who inherits a rambunctious Dogue de Bordeaux, also named Hooch. Similar to the film, the series centers on the developing partnership between Turner Jr. and Hooch as they solve crimes and navigate the challenges of working together. The series featured cameos and references to the original film, connecting the two iterations. It was cancelled after one season.

The Turner & Hooch franchise is characterized by its blend of humor, action, and heartwarming relationships, particularly the bond between a human protagonist and their canine companion. The central theme often involves characters overcoming differences and learning to work together effectively, leading to personal growth and success in their professional endeavors.