Yes, it was generally cases where the system failed, or the perp worked the system. She'd gotten a confession, so she knew that they were guilty, and she was creating a situation where they would get punished, even if it wasn't at her hand.
I miss Oz. He'd get it. He wouldn't say anything, but he'd get it.
Xander ,'Get It Done'
Procedurals 1: Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You.
This thread is for procedural TV, shows where the primary idea is to figure out the case. [NAFDA]
Vortex - Jul 31, 2011 9:59:29 pm PDT #7962 of 11831
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
erikaj - Aug 02, 2011 4:55:18 pm PDT #7963 of 11831
Always Anti-fascist!
Given the reasonably rotten previews, I actually liked the IA show pilot.Of course, I may just be the rare person looking for a crime show/chick show hybrid, but for a Lifetime show, I found it fairly understated. I also like that she gets to enjoy sex, and that the actress is cute without being, like, "Put the supermodel's hair in a bun, then she'll look like a detective," gorgeous.
Connie Neil - Aug 06, 2011 2:23:15 pm PDT #7964 of 11831
brillig
Saw a preview for Prime Suspect for this fall--am I right in thinking they're importing the stellar British show?--and I'm puzzled by how they're dressing the lead. She always has a scarf or a high necked shirt of some sort around her throat. Is it a fashion I haven't noticed yet, or does the actress not like her neck, or is it supposed to mean something? It was distracting.
erin_obscure - Aug 06, 2011 2:30:39 pm PDT #7965 of 11831
Occasionally I’m callous and strange
Maybe they want to spin a vampire paramour angle.
Connie Neil - Aug 06, 2011 2:50:31 pm PDT #7966 of 11831
brillig
It would certainly be different from Helen Mirren's interpretation--though she would rock in a vampire show.
Typo Boy - Aug 06, 2011 3:57:32 pm PDT #7967 of 11831
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Belatated addition to Closer conversation. Given the comment that the chief is essentially a serial killer, and the additional comment that she only kills bad guys: so the chief is really Dexter?
Vortex - Aug 06, 2011 7:37:26 pm PDT #7968 of 11831
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Saw a preview for Prime Suspect for this fall--am I right in thinking they're importing the stellar British show?--and I'm puzzled by how they're dressing the lead. She always has a scarf or a high necked shirt of some sort around her throat. Is it a fashion I haven't noticed yet, or does the actress not like her neck, or is it supposed to mean something? It was distracting.
I saw a preview and was not amused (in the British sense). Jane Tennyson is awesome, and the bit I saw was not awesome, it was typical American brashness. I will watch it, because I love both Maria Bello and Prime Suspect, but I have very low expectations.
Connie Neil - Aug 07, 2011 2:53:04 am PDT #7969 of 11831
brillig
Yeah, this Jane looks more like the typical "hard-nosed bitch trying to get ahead in a man's game" thing. The guy she's riding with even says "Have you ever been afraid that someone was going to drop a house on you?" Not encouraging.
le nubian - Aug 07, 2011 3:50:11 am PDT #7970 of 11831
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I heard the show is good, but nothing like PS on BBC. So I'm willing to give it a chance.
Sheryl - Aug 07, 2011 4:59:49 am PDT #7971 of 11831
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
I saw a commercial for the new Prime Suspect in the theater. Eh. It just reminded me I need to Netflix the original series.