The conclusion of the this edgy, engrossing drama finds
Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren) at the end of her career, facing the
imminent death of her her, struggling with alcoholism,
resisting pressure to retire, and hunting the killer of a
14-year-old girl. With every line, every movement, and every
expression, Mirren conveys Tennison's -weary professionalism,
personal suffering, and determined dignity. A must-have for Prime
Suspect and Helen Mirren fans.
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Detective Superintendent Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren) has
dedicated her life to pursuing criminals and, as she nears
retirement, the stresses of the job and of proving herself in the
man's world of law have taken their toll: she has
virtually no life of her own as well as a serious alcohol
problem. Ever dedicated to her job, Tennison is determined to
solve one final case, that of a 14-year old girl Sallie Sturdy
(Maxine Barton) who's gone missing, before she retires. Even as
Detective Superintendent Tennison's her takes seriously ill
and alcohol-induced blackouts hinder her investigative
capabilities, Tennison remains resolute in her determination to
solve the case. As the investigation progresses, Tennison
develops an unusually close relationship with the missing girl's
young friend Penny Phillips (Laura Greenwood), seeing much of her
younger self in the headstrong girl, and struggles to maintain
her focus and use her crime-solving instincts and sharp eye for
detail to bring Sallie's killer to justice. In the end, Tennison
must also find a way to come to terms with her own alcoholism and
impending retirement.
Prime Suspect was a groundbreaking British television series
because of its portrayal of a powerful woman who dared to aspire
to a leadership role in the man's world of detective work.
In the 15 years the series ran (1991-2006), every season tackled
politically volatile subject matter, from sexism to racism and
phobia, while maintaining an intense attention to detail and
a steadfast commitment to the accurate portrayal of law
's investigative process. It was, one could argue, the
precursor to modern crime series like CSI and Law and Order.
Fittingly, these final episodes in the Prime Suspect series deal
head-on with the controversy of inappropriate relationships
between minors and adults. O-winner Helen Mirren gives an
incredibly strong performance and is backed by the considerable
talents of Laura Greenwood, Stephen Tompkinson (as Sean
Phillips), and the rest of the cast. Bonus features include a
45-minute behind the scenes featurette about the entire series,
photo gallery, and cast filmographies. --Tami Horiuchi
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A landmark piece of television. -- San Francisco Chronicle
"One of the best British cop mystery series to ever see the light
of day" -- Metro Magazine (NC)
4 Stars - Detective Superintendent Jane Tennison is one of
television's great characters. Helen Mirren has never been less
than fascinating. -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 2007
A perfect marriage of astoundingly talented actress and
brilliantly conceived character. -- USA Today
If you want to see just how incredible an actress Helen Mirren.
-- Boston NOW, September 2007
The Final Act is an intriguing dark mystery that will have most
viewers guessing who the murderer is until the end. -- Daily News
of Los Angeles, September 2007
The amazing Helen Mirren does her last turn as detective Jane
Tennison. -- New York Post, September 2007
This is the one detective show you shouldn't miss -- it's the
best. -- Home Theater Sound
With Helen Mirren at the fore, this BBC series enlivened and
enriched the mystery genre, A-. -- Christian Science Monitor,
September 2007
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