Prime Suspect (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 1991, Prime Suspect is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Highly skilled Detective Inspector Jane Tennison battles to prove herself in a male dominated world.
Who’s in it. Prime Suspect stars Helen Mirren as Jane Tennison, John Bowe as George Marlow, Zoë Wanamaker as Moyra Henson and Jack Ellis as Tony Muddyman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Prime Suspect has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prime Suspect page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prime Suspect tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prime Suspect (1991)?
- In US, Prime Suspect is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prime Suspect worth watching?
- Prime Suspect holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Prime Suspect?
- Prime Suspect stars Helen Mirren, John Bowe, Zoë Wanamaker, Jack Ellis and Bryan Pringle.
- When was Prime Suspect released?
- Prime Suspect was released in 1991.