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RTLZWEI Schedules Four-Hour Lethal Weapon Marathon for December 6, 22:15 CET

Critical acclaim helps explain the lasting appeal of the Mel GibsonDanny Glover buddy-cop franchise.

Overview

  • The free-to-air broadcaster planned consecutive showings of Lethal Weapon (1987) and Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) starting at 22:15 CET in Germany.
  • Mel Gibson and Danny Glover star as an unequal police duo whose chemistry defines the series.
  • Box Office Mojo figures cited in the reports list about $65 million worldwide for the first film and $147 million for the second.
  • Aggregator snapshots referenced in the coverage note Rotten Tomatoes scores around 81–82% and Metacritic scores of 68 and 71 for the first two entries.
  • Viewers who missed the TV airing can rent or buy both titles on Amazon Prime, according to the reports.