Fair rating?Prime Suspect· Season 1 · Episode 1
Episode 1
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.
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#1In Season 1of 2 rated episodes
#1All-timeof 15 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 10.0
1991First airedApril 7, 1991
Guest stars
Richard Hawleyas DI Richard Haskons
John Benfieldas Chief Supt. Michael Kernan
Tom Bellas DS Bill Otley
Philip Wrightas DC Lillie
Jack Ellisas DI Tony Muddyman
Craig Fairbrassas DI Frank Burkin
Andrew Tiernanas DC Rosper
Ian Fitzgibbonas DC JonesTerry Taplinas Commander Trayner
John Boweas George Marlow
Mossie Smithas WPC Maureen Havers
Zoë Wanamakeras Moyra Henson
Tom Wilkinsonas Peter Rawlins
Jessica Turneras PamCrew
Christopher MenaulDirector
Lynda La PlanteWriterShows like Prime Suspect
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