LUXEN
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LUXEN TV Series
FX: The Series
1996·2 Seasons·40 Episodes·★ 6.5
Rollie Tyler, a special effects expert, helps his detective friend solve crimes by making criminals see what they want to see. But what is real and what is illusion?
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 2 seasons
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Read the synopsis.
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
22 episodes
1996
Season 2
18 episodes
1997
Cast
Who's in it
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