Prime Suspect Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1991 · ITV1 · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Prime Suspect
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Prime Suspect have?
Prime Suspect has 7 seasons and 15 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on April 7, 1991 to October 22, 2006.
Is Prime Suspect renewed, ended, or canceled?
Prime Suspect has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Prime Suspect?
It takes 10h 11m (611 minutes) to watch the complete run of Prime Suspect. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 6 days. Yes! At 10.2 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 5.1 hours per day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Prime Suspect?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 2 ("Price to Pay (2)"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.7/10 based on 6 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Prime Suspect?
Prime Suspect is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Britbox Apple TV Channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Prime Suspect?
Prime Suspect has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Prime Suspect?
The primary ensemble cast includes Helen Mirren as Jane Tennison (age 81), John Benfield as Michael Kernan (age 68 (deceased)), Tom Bell as Bill Otley (age 73 (deceased)), Zoë Wanamaker as Moyra Henson (age 77).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Mirren | Jane Tennison | 81 |
| John Benfield | Michael Kernan | 68 (deceased) |
| Tom Bell | Bill Otley | 73 (deceased) |
| Zoë Wanamaker | Moyra Henson | 77 |
| Frank Finlay | Arnold Tennison | 89 (deceased) |
| Mark Strong | Larry Hall | 63 |
| David Ryall | Oscar Bream | 79 (deceased) |
| Robert Pugh | DS Alun Simms | 77 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Prime Suspect are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.