Prime Suspect 1991

Overview

Prime Suspect is a British police procedural television series that follows the story of a female detective. The series stars Helen Mirren as Jane Tennison, a Detective Inspector who rises to the rank of Detective Superintendent in Greater London's Metropolitan Police Service. The show was devised by Lynda La Plante and broadcast on ITV. It features a female police detective investigating a series of serial murders while dealing with sexist hostility from her male colleagues. The series explores the challenges faced by a woman in a male-dominated profession. Prime Suspect was broadcast between 1991 and 2006 and consists of a series of episodes that showcase the detective's skills and determination. The show has been made available on various platforms, including Prime Video.