Amy Prentiss (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Series · ★ 6.5
Released in 1974, Amy Prentiss is a drama series.
What it’s about. Amy Prentiss is an American police drama television series which aired on NBC. It is a spinoff of Ironside, and aired as part of the NBC Mystery Movie from 1974-1975. Jessica Walter stars as Amy Prentiss, a relatively young investigator who becomes the first female Chief of Detectives for the San Francisco Police Department. Helen Hunt, in an early role, played Prentiss' pre-teen daughter, Jill. Four 2-hour episodes were aired. Guest stars in the series' brief run included William Shatner, Cameron Mitchell, Don Murray, Joyce Van Patten and Jamie Farr.
Who’s in it. Amy Prentiss stars Jessica Walter as Amy Prentiss, Helen Hunt as Jill Prentiss, Johnny Seven as Detective Contreras and Steve Sandor as Detective Tony Russell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Amy Prentiss has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amy Prentiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amy Prentiss tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amy Prentiss (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amy Prentiss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Amy Prentiss worth watching?
- Amy Prentiss holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amy Prentiss?
- Amy Prentiss stars Jessica Walter, Helen Hunt, Johnny Seven, Steve Sandor and William Shatner.
- When was Amy Prentiss released?
- Amy Prentiss was released in 1974.