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The new hit series Prime Suspect is a reboot of a crime drama already familiar to British television viewers. The strong female role is now played by Maria Bello in the U.S. version whereas Helen Mirren capably handled the rough and tumble female cop role in the original British version. We find out in the first few minutes exactly how not to approach Detective Timoney as she is simply not in the mood for small talk or flirting. Jane Timoney is a dedicated member of the NYPD and has plenty of "attitude". As with other female cop roles like Olivia Benson (played by Mariska Hargitay on Law & Order SVU), Mary Shannon of In Plain Sight, Kyra Sedgwick's Brenda Johnson from The Closer, and the original Police Woman herself, Angie Dickinson's Pepper Anderson the most difficult part of being a good looking female cop may be convincing others the can handle the job. So attitude goes a long way. Starring Maria Bello (ER, World Trade Center) who handle such cases as a raped and murdered woman after it happened in front of her small children. The case goes to her but is taken away by another detective who dies on the job, prompting her to demand it be returned to her. Aidan Quinn (Legends of the Fall, Nine Lives) is Lieutenant Kevin Sweeney who is often helpful to Jane.

Powerful cast makes Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior a huge hit on CBS As far as spin offs from television series go this one is a winner! The original Criminal Minds (debuted in 2005) has been so well written it was bound to spawn a sequel and Suspect Behavior is bound to excel. This is all about the FBI and profiling but goes way beyond the previous "Profilers" program and includes study of human behavior and why some of us do bad things. Situated in Quantico, Virginia, the teams of the FBI's BAU or Behavioral Analysis Unit solve cases by "getting inside" the minds of dangerous criminals who have no respect for the lives of others. Forest Whitaker stars as Sam Cooper, a Special Agent with the FBI who bravely attacks his job each day, intent on getting the criminal element off the streets. His specially selected team include a skilled marksman, a former convict, and slick cunning agents who must be smarter than their targets in order to out wit them. Their missions involve capturing the most dangerous of the criminal element and bring them to justice. Also starring Matt Ryan, Michael Kelly, and Beau Garrett.

A gripping CBS prequel following young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in 1991 as he joins the earliest NCIS team under mentor Mike Franks. Mark Harmon narrates. Stream on Paramount+.

Bodkin is a darkly funny Netflix mystery set in rural Ireland, following an unlikely true crime podcast trio uncovering decades-old secrets in a village that doesn’t want them found.

"Luther" is a British television crime drama that premiered in 2010 on BBC One. The show follows the life and work of John Luther, a highly skilled detective who becomes consumed by his job and struggles with his personal life. The show has been praised for its gripping storyline, strong performances, and dark and intense atmosphere.

"Perry Mason" is a TV series that premiered in 2020. It is a reboot of the classic legal drama of the same name that aired from 1957 to 1966. The series is set in Los Angeles in the 1930s and follows the story of Perry Mason, a private investigator who becomes a lawyer. The series explores themes of corruption, race, and power in the context of the Great Depression.