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- DirectorChristopher MenaulStarsHelen MirrenTom BellJohn BenfieldDCI Jane Tennison has paid her dues; she has risen through the ranks of the various branches of London's Metropolitan Police, attaining the heretofore unheard rank (for women) of Detective Chief Inspector. But, it is not until the heart attack and death of the popular DCI John Shefford that Jane gets to lead a murder investigation. She expects bad attitudes and bravado from colleagues (and superiors) but she is determined to do her job. In her first hour on the case, Jane demonstrates how DCI Shefford misidentified the murder victim and this enrages her new team; one accuses her of attacking the reputation of their dead comrade. A few of the "boys" try to sabotage their new team leader, but eventually, by doing her job and brooking no nonsense, Jane earns grudging respect from some of her officers. Like the murder inquiry, DCI Tennison is neither as simple nor as obvious as her detractors wish to think.
- DirectorChristopher MenaulStarsHelen MirrenTom BellJohn BenfieldIn the opening series, D.C.I. Tennison seizes the opportunity to head a murder investigation--something she should have done long ago, had she not been passed over by her male superiors time and again. With a suspect already identified and her own team openly hostile, she uncovers errors and conflicting facts that point to a cover-up within the force. Is this a single murder or the latest act of a serial killer? Tennison refuses to back off the investigation.
- DirectorDavid DruryStarsHelen MirrenPeter CapaldiMichael ShannonAfter being passed over for Detective Superintendant and giving notice, Jane briefly reunites with a very old flame who is now a famous crime writer. But, again, Jane breaks off the relationship and she accepts a new job as DCI in Metro Vice. DCI Tennison has new bosses who think she can be micromanaged. Jane reunites with former nemesis DS Otley and other old comrades, but Jane finds she is no longer the enemy. The Incident Room is full of humor and raucous moments...but is it business as usual? The former DCI, Lyall, was apparent scapegoat when a new mandate, Operation Contract, did not yield the desired arrests. The supposed objective, clearing the streets of rent boys and other youthful offenders, is said to be the #1 priority. Jane senses disturbing undercurrents; she learns there is a mole within Metro Police. Jane, Otley and other officers investigate the murder of a rent boy, which Jane sees as a normal, logical extension of their duties. But, when Jane gets disproportionate flak from both the D. Super and the Commander, she smells a cover-up. This scent is confirmed when journalist Smithy claims the dead rent boy promised her newspaper a juicy story implicating both a high-ranking Metro Police officer and a Member of Parliament (M.P.) in criminal activity. So, Jane circles the wagons to limit the flow of information. Jane is moody: she gave up smoking and chews gum with feverish intensity. Jane tries to clear her head, to do some simple math...but this proves more difficult than usual. And, when Jane pays a visit to her physician, she learns math is really not her forte!
- DirectorDavid DruryStarsHelen MirrenKaren TomlinAndrew WoodallThe investigation into a youth's death leads to a larger pedophile ring, possibly involving the police themselves.
- DirectorJohn StricklandStarsHelen MirrenColin SalmonJohn BenfieldIn Series 2, Tennison has proven herself and won her colleagues' grudging respect. When she is assigned to head a murder inquiry in the African Caribbean community, it seems further evidence that her star is on the rise. Suddenly she's in the thick of a racial controversy, working with a black detective who is also her former lover (guest star Colin Salmon, Keen Eddie), and dealing with prejudice in the field and on her team. Tennison begins to wonder if she's been handed a plum case or hung out to dry.
- DirectorJohn StricklandStarsHelen MirrenColin SalmonJohn BenfieldIn Series 2, Tennison has proven herself and won her colleagues' grudging respect. When she is assigned to head a murder inquiry in the African Caribbean community, it seems further evidence that her star is on the rise. Suddenly she's in the thick of a racial controversy, working with a black detective who is also her former lover (guest star Colin Salmon, Keen Eddie), and dealing with prejudice in the field and on her team. Tennison begins to wonder if she's been handed a plum case or hung out to dry.
- DirectorSarah Pia AndersonStarsHelen MirrenThomas RussellJames LaurensonA seemingly straightforward sex murder investigation by Superintendent Jane Tennison (Dame Helen Mirren) leads to a hidden political scandal.
- DirectorPaul MarcusStarsHelen MirrenPip DonaghyTim WoodwardA series of brutal sex murders disturbingly similar to the pattern of Superintendent Jane Tennison's (Dame Helen Mirren's) first major case leads to the awful suggestion that she may have caught the wrong man the first time.
- DirectorPhil DavisStarsHelen MirrenJohn BrobbeyRay Emmet BrownAn unusual and unexpected suspect confesses killing a drug dealer.
- DirectorPhil DavisStarsHelen MirrenDavid O'HaraJulia LaneDetective Superintendent Tennison made an error in judgment which ends up costing a young boy his life. She has to now figure out what is going on to help solve the mess.
- DirectorTom HooperStarsHelen MirrenAnna Maria AsheLiam CunninghamTwo Bosnian Muslim sisters, Samira and Jasmina Blekic, seek refuge in England after war ravages their homeland. They work in menial jobs and attract no notice until the elder sister, Samira, is found in an abandoned building, sadistically tortured and murdered. The coroner finds some of the torture scars were only days old but many were over a decade old. D. Super Tennison is so passionate about resolving this case, she takes it out of the hands of the DCI she put in charge. If Jane and her team can get to the bottom of old hatreds and past conflicts, and find Duscan Zigic, their prime suspect, they might be able to save the younger sister, Yasmina. But, are Jane Tennison's cases ever simple?
- DirectorTom HooperStarsHelen MirrenOleg MenshikovBen MilesD. Super Tennison grieves over the death of young Yasmina and blames herself for not saving her. Although the "favorite" suspect is in jail, Jane is certain he is not the actual culprit and certainly, did not act alone. Jane and her photojournalist friend, Robert West, visit Bosnia to find the truth about the sadist she knows is responsible for so much death. Various smug political half-wits attempt to silence Jane and halt her inquiries with the Official Secrets Act. Jane gets a timely pep talk from her dad, who tells her how much he admires her for always doing what she believes is right. Jane soldiers forward, putting her career and possibly, her liberty on the line to keep the promise she made to Yasmina.
- StarsHelen MirrenStephen TompkinsonLaura GreenwoodTennison is thrust into the world of teenage girls after a 14 year old girl is missing. Tennison is nearing retirement.
- DirectorPhilip MartinStarsHelen MirrenStephen TompkinsonLaura GreenwoodTennison's dad has died. She is faced with making a very tough decision.