An Unsuitable Job for a Woman 1997
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- October 24, 1997
- Last Aired
- May 16, 2000
- Format
- 2 seasons · 4 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Sacrifice" (★ 10/10)
- Created By
- P. D. James
- Network
- ITV1
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is An Unsuitable Job for a Woman?
An Unsuitable Job for a Woman is a television series that premiered in 1997, featuring characters such as Cordelia Gray and Edith Sparshott, with contributions from directors including John Strickland, David Evans, Mary McMurray, and Ben Bolt, and cast members such as Helen Baxendale, Annette Crosbie, Rosemary Leach, Struan Rodger, and Riky Ash. The series is based on material associated with author P.D.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- First aired
- Oct 24, 1997
- Last aired
- May 16, 2000
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 6 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 4 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
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An Unsuitable Job for a Woman is a television series that premiered in 1997, featuring characters such as Cordelia Gray and Edith Sparshott, with contributions from directors including John Strickland, David Evans, Mary McMurray, and Ben Bolt, and cast members such as Helen Baxendale, Annette Crosbie, Rosemary Leach, Struan Rodger, and Riky Ash. The series is based on material associated with author P.D. James and follows Cordelia Gray as she inherits a struggling detective agency after her boss's suicide and uncovers clues in complex cases.
Cultural significance stems from its adaptation as a television series based on detective novels, featuring multiple series airing from 1997 through 1999 and up to 2001. The tone and pacing center around navigating the dark underbelly of crime while uncovering clues in complex cases with the aid of Edith Sparshott.
Should you watch it?
“Cordelia Gray inherits a struggling detective agency after her boss's suicide and navigates the dark underbelly of crime.”
- Follows Cordelia Gray as she inherits a struggling detective agency following her boss's suicide.
- Features assistance from Edith Sparshott as clues are uncovered in complex cases.
- Navigates the dark underbelly of crime across multiple series spanning from 1997.
- The premise begins with a suicide and deals with the dark underbelly of crime, which may not suit all viewers.
Watch it if you want to see a new detective navigate complex cases and the dark underbelly of crime after inheriting an agency.
The tone involves navigating the dark underbelly of crime following a suicide, though specific pacing details are not provided in the text.
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Season 1 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sacrifice Mytharc Oct 24, 1997
- E2 A Last Embrace Mytharc Feb 19, 1998
Season 2 · 2 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Living on Risk Mytharc Aug 27, 1999
- E2 Playing God Mytharc May 16, 2000
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It is worth watching if you enjoy mystery stories where a new detective inherits an agency and handles complex cases.
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The provided sources do not specify the total runtime or binge duration, though the series ran across multiple series from 1997 through 2001.
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