I want to especially compliment the writers who did a fantastic job of combining humor with the drama--an element that is so lacking in most of the other dramas on t.v. The male detectives behave like an adolescent boys club... immature and rude and generally stupid. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. All rights reserved. Too bad that Maria Bello was given a vehicle like this. Don't have an account? DCI Tennison (Helen Mirren) is pressured by Superintendent Kernan (John Benfield). It bears a vague resemblance to the original British series with Helen Mirren as Jane Tennyson, but this series stands well on its own. | We looked forward to the next episode to see how the characters were dealing with the every day routine of being themselves. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren) is assigned to the murder of another DCI. Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2013. Otley: Tom Bell. Rotten (0). Marlow: John Bowe. The central character, Jane Timoney, a woman in a man's world, is played by Maria Bello with an acid wit and chip on shoulder rather than Jane Tennyson's air of superiority: "I know this job better than you and I'm better at it", directed at all the macho detectives who find themselves working for her. It gives a healthy balance to the stories and rewards the viewers with some comic relief, which is essential when telling a dramatic story. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your account. Ironsides at least had a likeable character here and there and it flopped quickly. |, Apr 12, 2019 After watching surveillance tapes Jane searches for a wig-changing prostitute. | Rating: A- |, Apr 12, 2019 Can't really recommend this series. It burns slow, but it's unapologetically real about policing and crime. Copyright © Fandango. Marlow: John Bowe. Conclusion. Top Critics (3) Duffy and Timoney are on the case of a mother murdered and a missing little girl. Over the episodes the series shows the squad arriving at an uneasy peace that enables them to get the job done. They could have at least make a pretense it's trying to live up the original British series with Helen Mirren's intense, complex and flawed character by choosing a more mature actress versed in emotional subtleties. The director and the actors slowly but surely made us fall in love with these people; they made us want to share that one hour each week with them, knowing already that it would be wonderful. It's a real shame that the network dropped the ball on this one. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Marlow: John Bowe. A behind-the-scenes look at Prime Suspect, with interviews from former NYPD detective Michael Sheehan, executive producer Alex Cunningham, and star Maria Bello - discussing how to create a realistic portrayal of an NYPD detective squad. That in itself is a crime. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Jul 01, 2020. A porn king is suspected of murder when an associate turns up dead. Prime Suspect Season 1 ... Prime Suspect with Maria Bello had everything a great detective series should have: outstanding acting with memorable characters who actually developed as time progressed--flawed but all with redeeming qualities and the ability to grow and mature with each episode. If that is the case, we have much to be concerned about vis a vis our police in this country. I guess if a show requires that viewers actually think for themselves and enjoy a bit of humor along with the drama, it isn't considered worth producing. Moyra: Zoe Wanamaker. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. The parents of a young girl are murdered in a New York City hotel. Prime Suspect 7: The Final Act (TV Mini-Series 2006) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I mean, Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2016. Critics (5), View All The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. The stories and the script are good, meaning that the continual friction between Timoney and the other dicks (pun intended) winds up funny as often as it does cringeworthy. More News & Features, More I suspect that some viewers only watched the pilot episode which is too bad. and the Terms and Policies, this series seems mediocre at best. I can't stand stupid writing when a mystery is involved and this show is stupid from beginning to end. Dufffy and Calderone are on a case of a young girl raped and murdered. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Prime Suspect (TV Mini-Series 1991) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Meanwhile, Duffy manages to get under Jane's skin after making comments about her relationship with Costello. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. Compared with the Helen Mirren original, this Americanized version of Prime Suspect comes across as banal, flashy, and trashy. | Luckily for my husband and me, we kept watching, and with each passing week, the episodes just got better and better. But we were able to watch them learn from each other over time and to develop a healthy respect for the others' abilities. I mean, Helen Mirren is a lot to live up to, but my goodness, couldn't they have chosen an actress who's just a bit more nuanced? and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. Tomatometer Amson: Gary Whelan. I watched it when it originally aired, but wanted to see it. It made us happy to know that at least once each week, we would be able to enjoy an entertaining, thoughtfully put together drama which wasn't the usual drivel which the networks try to force-feed us. Omg... after watching the original British version, this series seems mediocre at best. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Everything We Learned From the Virtual New York Comic Con, All Upcoming Disney Movies: New Disney Live-Action, Animation, Pixar, Marvel, 20th Century, And Searchlight. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2015. Prime Suspect with Maria Bello had everything a great detective series should have: outstanding acting with memorable characters who actually developed as time progressed--flawed but all with redeeming qualities and the ability to grow and mature with each episode. Headlines, The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. Select the department you want to search in. This was one of the very best crime dramas we've ever watched, and we did watch from beginning to end. I wished American tv would come up with their own stuff. Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2017, Not the original. All in all, I still haven't figured out why the network cancelled such an outstanding series. From director Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights) comes the re-imagining of the British television hit starring Maria Bello (The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, A History of Violence, The Cooler) as the tough-as-nails detective who doesn't know when to quit. Who wants to watch a show where all the characters are jerks. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. Fresh (5) Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2014. Part 1 of 2. Pilot episodes are just meant to introduce the main characters and give you something to think about. Cannot compare to the Helen Mirren original. Personally, I'm surprised it made it that many episodes. Jane searches for a killer after a young woman is killed in the park.