South Florida’s strangest cases call for an unusual crew—and a sharp eye never hurts. This personality quiz invites you into the world of R.J. Decker to see which character you most resemble, whether you’re drawn to the investigator at its center or the tangled circle of people who help, challenge, and complicate his work in these detective stories.
About R.J. Decker
Set against South Florida’s offbeat crime scene, the 2026 ABC drama follows ex-con photographer R.J. Decker as he starts over as a private investigator and takes on bizarre cases in a quirky crime procedural. His journalist ex and her detective wife are among the people drawn into the investigations, alongside an enigmatic woman from his past whose help may come with strings attached. Adapted from Carl Hiaasen’s Double Whammy, the series serves up Florida mysteries with a quirky edge.
R.J. Decker Character Profiles
R.J. Decker
R.J. Decker is a disgraced former newspaper photojournalist who spent 18 months in prison after being set up. Now working as a private investigator out of a pool house, he tackles South Florida’s strange cases with a mix of cynicism, humor, and determination. His off-book approach can create friction with law enforcement, while his former cellmate Wish offers loyal support. R.J. is also drawn into complicated work—and a charged history—with Emilia Ochoa.
Emilia 'Emi' Ochoa
Emilia “Emi” Ochoa is a calculating, complicated presence in R.J. Decker’s life. The daughter of a corrupt state senator, she once played a role in sending him to prison; now she recruits him for unusual cases. Emi’s offers come wrapped in layers of intention, and her passionate, tension-filled connection with R.J. keeps their dealings personal as well as professional. She is adept at controlling what others see, while her deeper motives remain difficult to read.
Aloysius 'Wish' Aiken
Aloysius “Wish” Aiken is R.J. Decker’s former cellmate and one of his most steadfast allies. Now the owner of a local bar, Wish serves as R.J.’s right-hand man and emotional grounding force amid South Florida’s unpredictable cases. His loyalty is fierce, his sense of purpose deep, and his willingness to help has few limits. Wish’s presence offers R.J. both practical support and a reminder that a second chance can carry obligations to others.
Catherine Delacroix
Catherine Delacroix is a sharp-witted, independent journalist and R.J. Decker’s ex-wife. Rather than settling into a bitter rivalry, she remains an active investigative resource for him, bringing her own reporting instincts to the cases around them. Catherine’s life is not limited to her connection with R.J.; she is also navigating the practical demands of finances and parenting within a complex household. Her mix of candor and curiosity makes her a steady presence in the investigative circle.
Detective Melody 'Mel' Abreu
Detective Melody “Mel” Abreu works for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department and is married to journalist Catherine Delacroix. Cases bring her into professional contact with R.J. Decker, whose off-book methods frequently test her patience. Their dynamic shifts between close cooperation and sharp friction, with an undercurrent of will-they-won’t-they tension. Mel’s role places her between police procedure and the unconventional investigations surrounding R.J., while her connection to Catherine anchors her in a busy personal life of her own.
