Fair rating?Prime Suspect· Season 1 · Episode 2
Episode 2
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.
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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 8, 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
Andrew Tiernanas DC Rosper
Craig Fairbrassas DI Frank Burkin
Ian Fitzgibbonas DC Jones
John Boweas George Marlow
Mossie Smithas WPC Maureen Havers
Zoë Wanamakeras Moyra Henson
Tom Wilkinsonas Peter Rawlins
Angela Bruceas Helen Masters
Ralph Fiennesas MichaelCrew
Christopher MenaulDirector
Lynda La PlanteWriterShows like Prime Suspect
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