Prime Suspect (1991)
Prime Suspect is a 1991 crime series. It stars Helen Mirren, John Benfield and Tom Bell.
Highly skilled Detective Inspector Jane Tennison battles to prove herself in a male dominated world.
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What is Prime Suspect about?
Highly skilled Detective Inspector Jane Tennison battles to prove herself in a male dominated world.
When was Prime Suspect released?
Prime Suspect was released on 7 April 1991.
How many episodes does Prime Suspect have?
Prime Suspect has 15 episodes across 7 seasons.
Where can I watch Prime Suspect?
Prime Suspect is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel and Peacock Premium.
Where to watch Prime Suspect
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel , Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, fuboTV
Watch free with ads: Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
Cast
- Helen Mirren as Jane Tennison
- John Benfield as Michael Kernan
- Tom Bell as Bill Otley
- Zoë Wanamaker as Moyra Henson
- Frank Finlay as Arnold Tennison
- Mark Strong as Larry Hall
- David Ryall as Oscar Bream
- Robert Pugh as DS Alun Simms
- Stephen Boxer as David Thorndike
- Richard Hawley as DS Richard Haskons
- John Bowe as George Marlow
- Jack Ellis as Tony Muddyman
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