One is a young woman, found brutally murdered.

The other is the male DCI who suffers a fatal attack not long after arresting a key suspect.

AlthoughPrime Suspecthas a solo investigator at the center of it, the storytelling is just as compelling.

Helen Mirren with a cigarette in her mouth in Prime Suspect

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Tennisons voice is still heard, a reminder of her persistence.

When she viewed the world like a detective, everyone could have something to hide.

Its why she would be promoted to Detective Superintendent.

DCI Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren) looks at the skull of a victim in the crime show Prime Suspect.

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Her search for justice always came first, over her personal life or her superiors.

And the mysteries on the show werenot your classic whodunits.

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DCI Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren) smokes a cigarette while holding a file in the crime show Prime Suspect.

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Patience was required in solving each one, no matter how frustrating.

Alongside Wilkinson, there wasZoe Wanamaker,David Thewlis,Ciaran Hinds, andRalph Fiennes.

Despite the attempts to continue without Mirren, the long-running show couldnt branch off when it ended.

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