Tag Archives: detectives

Midsomer Murders (ITV) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 4, 2021 by laurarachel4

A veteran detective and his young sergeant investigate murders around their small community, Midsomer County. Based on the book series by Caroline Graham. Starring John Nettles, Jane Wymark, and Barry Jackson. This series is a lighthearted romp through a murder mystery. It’s … Continue reading →

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We Hunt Together (Showtime) Rated TV-MA

Posted on September 15, 2020 by laurarachel4

A cat and mouse chase begins as a pair of detectives track down a pair of killers. Starring Babou Ceesay, Hermione Corfield, and Eve Myles. I love British shows. They have real people instead of supermodels as actors, and they use actors … Continue reading →

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Hinterland (BBC) Rated NR

Posted on December 20, 2019 by laurarachel4

A crime drama set in Wales where DCI agent Tom Mathias solves murders while searching for redemption. Starring Richard Harrington, Mali Harries, and Alex Harries. This show gives a realistic look at what it takes for detectives to find the … Continue reading →

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Low Winter Sun (AMC) Rated NR

Posted on August 13, 2018 by laurarachel4

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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Motive (ABC) Rated TV-PG

Posted on September 19, 2017 by laurarachel4

 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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Charlie’s Angels (2000) Rated PG-13

Posted on December 1, 2016 by laurarachel4

Three women with a mysterious boss work as detectives to find a stolen voice ID software. Starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray, Luke Wilson. Vaguely reminiscent of the 70s show, Charlie’s Angels, this film is campy and … Continue reading →

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Dead Silent (ID) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 30, 2016 by laurarachel4

A crime show that reenacts murders (actual and attempted) performed in remote areas. Starring Mark Holliway, Alex Zuko, Curtis Wyatt III. Wow, this show really makes you feel like you are walking in the victims footsteps, as they retrace the … Continue reading →

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Angie Tribeca (TBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on February 7, 2016 by laurarachel4

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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Wicked City (ABC) Rated TV-14

Posted on November 3, 2015 by laurarachel4

In 1982, a pair of detectives track down serial killers in Los Angeles. Starring Erika Christensen, Taissa Farmiga, Gabriel Luna, Ed Westwick, Anne Winters, Karolina Wydra What struck me most about this fascinating drama was the intertwining of both the … Continue reading →

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Ripper Street (BBCAmerica) Rated NR

Posted on January 20, 2013 by laurarachel4

Ripper Street takes place 6 months after the last Jack the Ripper murder and we follow the Detectives as they investigate the other deaths in Whitechapel. Starring Matthew Macfadyen, Jerome Flynn, Adam Rothenberg I was a little disappointed in this … Continue reading →

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