Tag Archives: detective

Mafia Killers with Colin McLaren (Reelz) Rated NR

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

 Detective Colin McLaren examines mobsters who play to win. Starring Ross Mullan, Colin McLaren, and Kevin Bedford. McLaren examines the key players in the Mafia world. The show follows each Mafia member from the time they enter the family to the … Continue reading →

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Low Winter Sun (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

Murder, corruption, deception, and revenge ensue when Detroit detective, Frank Agnew kills another cop. Starring Mark Strong, Lennie James, and James Ransone. I was rather disappointed when I watched this season of the show. The writing is lackluster for AMC. With both … Continue reading →

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Stolen (2009) Rated R

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

 A detective deals with the loss of his own son when he discovers the corpse of a boy that’s 50 years old. Starring Jon Hamm, Josh Lucas, Rhona Mitra. This thriller takes on a parallel murder case based on a true … Continue reading →

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Motive (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

 A Vancouver homicide detective tracks down killers by motive. Starring Kristin Lehman, Louis Ferreira, Brendan Penny, Lauren Holly. I was not impressed with this show, although the premise was  intriguing. In it, a detective tracks down killers by discovering their motives behind each murder. … Continue reading →

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Alex Cross (2012) Rated PG-13

Posted on January 8, 2017 by

A homicide detective is pushed to the brink of his moral and physical limits as he tracks down a killer. Starring Tyler Perry, Edward Burns, Matthew Fox. This film isn’t as bad as people made it out to be.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Deception (NBC) Rated TV-14

Posted on October 11, 2016 by

A detective comes back to the wealthy family she grew up with as their maid’s daughter to uncover a murder of her best friend, an heiress. Starring Meagan Good, Laz Alonso, Tate Donovan, Wes Brown, Katherine LaNasa, Ella Rae Peck, Marin Hinkle, … Continue reading →

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The Presidio (1988) Rated R

Posted on June 26, 2016 by

A civil detective must work with a Colonel from his past solve a murder. Starring Sean Connery, Mark Harmon, Meg Ryan, Jack Warden. Although dated, this film is entertaining.  I found some of it comical, which is more due to … Continue reading →

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Beauty and the Beast (CW) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 18, 2016 by

A detective falls in love with a former soldier who is in hiding from the government after being turned into a beast. Starring Kristin Kreuk, Jay Ryan, Nina Lisandrello. I had such high hopes for this show, having been a … Continue reading →

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Angie Tribeca (TBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 7, 2016 by

Independent detective Angie Tribeca investigates the most serious cases with a group of  LAPD detectives. Starring Jere Burns, Deon Cole, Rashida Jones, Hayes MacArthur, Andree Vermeulen. This has to be the worst show, ever. It’s a comedy that takes every joke … Continue reading →

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Deck the Halls (2011) Rated TV-PG

Posted on January 2, 2016 by

Based on the book by Carol Higgins Clark and Mary Higgins Clark. Detective Regan Reilly and amateur sleuth Alvirah Meehan investigate the kidnapping of Regan’s father. Starring Kathy Najimy, Eric Johnson, Scottie Thompson I found this film enjoyable, more as … Continue reading →

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