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Murder in the First

Murder in the First

20145.83 Seasons32 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Murder in the First follows homicide detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan as they investigate a multitude of tragedies in San Francisco.

NetworksTNT

Top Cast

Taye Diggs

Taye Diggs

Terry English

Kathleen Robertson

Kathleen Robertson

Hildy Mulligan

Richard Schiff

Richard Schiff

David Hertzberg

Raphael Sbarge

Raphael Sbarge

David Molk

Ian Anthony Dale

Ian Anthony Dale

Jim Koto

Currie Graham

Currie Graham

Mario Siletti

Jamie Luner

Jamie Luner

Cassie Siletti

Themes & Keywords

san francisco, californiapolicetrialcriminal mastermindcriminal investigationmurder investigationmurder trial

About Murder in the First

Murder in the First is a mystery, drama, crime series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of san francisco, california, police, trial, criminal mastermind, criminal investigation, murder investigation. it stars Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, Richard Schiff. Murder in the First follows homicide detectives Terry English and Hildy Mulligan as they investigate a multitude of tragedies in San Francisco.

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