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Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.7/10
Prime Suspect
Overview
Highly skilled Detective Inspector Jane Tennison battles to prove herself in a male dominated world.
This production, originally released in 1991, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Crime, Drama, Mystery genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 7 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Crime and Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired 2006-08-27
Prime Suspect broke new ground when it first hit TV screens back in 1991, starring aware winning actress Helen Mirren as the tough TV murder squad detective Jane Tennison. The making of Prime Suspect combines unseen footage with exclusive case and crew interviews, revealing all about this groundbreaking series and uncovering the truth behind the fiction. Interviews include real life ex-vice squad detective Jackie Malton, the woman who originally inspired Lynda La Plante to create the award winning show.
Season 1
2 Episodes • Aired 1991-04-07
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
2 Episodes • Aired 1992-12-15
DCI Jane Tennison's investigation of a murder is complicated with the unexpected participation of her secret lover in her detective unit.
Season 3
2 Episodes • Aired 1993-12-19
Assigned to a Vice squad, Detective Jane Tennison investigates a child murder and discovers a sinister link to the police.
Season 4
3 Episodes • Aired 1995-04-30
No season overview provided for this season.