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Prime Suspect

Prime Suspect

19917.77 Seasons15 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Highly skilled Detective Inspector Jane Tennison battles to prove herself in a male dominated world.

Created by Sally Head
Produced by Don Leaver, Lynda La Plante, Paul Marcus
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Jane Tennison

Tom Bell

Tom Bell

Bill Otley

Jay Mohr

Jay Mohr

Bullock

Themes & Keywords

london, englandenglandsexismmurdercriminalpolice detectivealcoholiccriminal investigationforensic sciencefemale detectivecrime investigation

About Prime Suspect

Prime Suspect is a crime, drama, mystery series that first aired in 1991 exploring themes of london, england, england, sexism, murder, criminal, police detective. Created by Sally Head, it stars Helen Mirren, Tom Bell, Jay Mohr. Highly skilled Detective Inspector Jane Tennison battles to prove herself in a male dominated world.

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