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Prime Suspect

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ITV1 Ended Drama Crime Mystery

7 Seasons · 15 Episodes · Premiered November 24, 1981 · Ended October 22, 2006

This tense, uncompromising drama starring the Oscar®-winning actress Helen Mirren and from the distinguished dramatist and novelist Lynda La Plante, has been critically acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic and has won a total of 14 international awards including BAFTAs for 'Drama Serial' and 'TV Actress'.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Sun, Apr 7 1991 8:00 PM GMT+0000 120 min
Jane Tennison is a Detective Chief Inspector assigned to Southampton Row Police Station in Central London. She is repeatedly passed over for major cases but, following the death of a Senior Investigating Officer, DCI Shefford, she is given the opportunity to take over his investigation which involves the brutal murder of a young girl. The girl's body has been badly mutilated, and her hands have been tied behind her back. Forensic evidence puts a suspect in the frame.
E02
Episode 2
Mon, Apr 8 1991 8:00 PM GMT+0000 120 min
As further bodies are found, the investigation becomes a hunt for a serial killer. Jane's personal life suffers as she tries to solve the case and win the respect and approval of her male colleagues, including DS Bill Otley. She later earns the respect of her team by locating and arresting George Marlow.

Season 2

2 episodes

Season 3

2 episodes

Season 4

3 episodes

Season 5

2 episodes

Season 6

2 episodes

Season 7

2 episodes

Cast

Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren as Detective Superintendent Jane Tennison
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