Series synopsis
Prime Suspect is a British drama action & adventure television series that premiered on NBC on September 22, 2011. It ended on January 22, 2012. It was created by Lynda La Plante, Alexandra Cunningham. It stars Maria Bello, Aidan Quinn, Brían F. O'Byrne and Kirk Acevedo.
Detective Jane Timoney finds that being a homicide detective in New York City is tough enough and having to contend with a male-dominated police department to get respect makes it that much tougher. She's an outsider who has just transferred to a new precinct dominated by an impenetrable clique of a boys' club. Timoney has her own vices too – with a questionable past – and she tends to be forceful, rude and reckless. But she's also a brilliant cop who keeps her eye on one thing: the prime suspec ...
Premise
Detective Jane Timoney finds that being a homicide detective in New York City is tough enough and having to contend with a male-dominated police department to get respect makes it that much tougher. She's an outsider who has just transferred to a new precinct dominated by an impenetrable clique of a boys' club. Timoney has her own vices too – with a questionable past – and she tends to be forceful, rude and reckless. But she's also a brilliant cop who keeps her eye on one thing: the prime suspect.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Maria Bello as Jane Timoney
- Aidan Quinn as Kevin Sweeney
- Brían F. O'Byrne as Reg Duffy
- Kirk Acevedo as Luisito Calderon
- Peter Gerety as Desmond Timoney
- Tim Griffin as Augie Blando
- Damon Gupton as Evrard Velerio
- Kenny Johnson as Matt Webb
Guest cast
- Dash Mihok
- Jason Beghe
- Michael Reilly Burke
- Lena Georgas
- Sara Mornell as Mrs. Kesh
- Joe Nieves as Detective Eddie Gautier
- Robin Pearson Rose as Veterinarian
- James Martin Kelly
- Justin Riemer as ESU Commander
- Anastacia McPherson as Nurse
- Mandy June Turpin as Mrs. Henriss
- J. J. Soria as Benny Ortiz
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 22, 2011 | January 22, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Jane gets a rough start in her new New York homicide squad when she questions her new colleagues' work on a mysterious murder case. After complaining to her lieutenant about not getting cases, Jane manages to find a unique angle to help solve a crime. Meanwhile, Jane goes to her father for advice. |
September 22, 2011 |
| 2 |
Carnivorous Sheep Jane is called into Duffy's homicide and kidnapping case after Sweeney calls for all hands on deck. Duffy gets irritated with Jane after she suggests talking with the deceased woman's employees. |
September 29, 2011 |
| 3 |
Bitch While helping out at her father's bar, Jane finds herself without her gun when she confronted with a robber. Calderon and Jane get assigned to solving the murder of a woman found in a dumpster. Meanwhile, Carolina Rivera tries to befriend Jane while working on her father's robbery case but gets the cold shoulder. |
October 6, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 22, 2011 |
| Last aired | January 22, 2012 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |