Prime Suspect (1991)

Name: Prime Suspect
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Helen Mirren, Tom Bell, Stephen Tompkinson, Frank Finlay, Gary Lewis

★ 7.8/10 April 7, 1991 7 seasons

Crime Drama Mystery

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

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Cast

Helen Mirren Jane Tennison

Tom Bell Bill Otley

Stephen Tompkinson Sean Philips

Frank Finlay Arnold Tennison

Gary Lewis Tony Sturdy

Laura Greenwood Penny Philips

Robert Pugh DS Alun Simms

Brendan Coyle DCS Mitchell

Eve Best Linda Philips

Katy Murphy Ruth Sturdy

Robbie Gee DI Traynor

Russell Mabey DS Cox

About Prime Suspect (1991)

Prime Suspect is a 1991 crime and drama TV series from the United Kingdom starring Helen Mirren, Tom Bell and Stephen Tompkinson. It first aired on April 7, 1991. The series has 7 seasons and 15 episodes on ITV1. Audiences rate it 7.8/10 from 105 votes — well received.

Prime Suspect: FAQ

When did Prime Suspect premiere?

Prime Suspect premiered on April 7, 1991.

Who is in the cast of Prime Suspect?

The main cast includes Helen Mirren, Tom Bell, Stephen Tompkinson, Frank Finlay and Gary Lewis.

How many seasons does Prime Suspect have?

Prime Suspect has 7 seasons (15 episodes). Status: Ended.

Where can I watch Prime Suspect?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is Prime Suspect worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 105 ratings, so fans of crime and drama titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.8/10105 votes

IMDb8.3/1010,982 votes

🏆 Awards: Won 4 BAFTA Awards. 12 wins & 6 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 7
Episodes: 15
Network: ITV1
First aired: Apr 7, 1991
Last aired: Oct 22, 2006
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: GBH, Granada Television, ITV Productions

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

	E1	E2	E3
S1	8.4	8.7
S2	7.8	8.3
S3	8.6	8.7
S4	7.5	7.2	8.0
S5	8.0	7.4
S6	8.2	8.2
S7	9.0	9.0

9+ Awesome8+ Great7+ Good6+ Regular<6 Bad

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Keywords

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Prime Suspect (1991)

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