Prime Suspect (1991): episodes, history and where to watch

AT A GLANCE

Prime Suspect first went out in April 1991 on ITV (Granada). It ran until 2006, with 7 series and 15 episodes so far. Where it streams changes often, so check the official services before paying for one.

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Why it is worth your time

Helen Mirren as DCI Jane Tennison, fighting sexism in the Met as hard as she fights murderers. Seven stories over fifteen years, each one a landmark.

The details

First broadcast: 7 April 1991
Originally on: ITV (Granada)
On air: 1991–2006
Series: 7
Episodes: 15
Typical length: 120 minutes
Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery
First episode: “Episode 1”

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Prime Suspect: quick answers

When did Prime Suspect start?

On 7 April 1991, on ITV (Granada).

How many episodes of Prime Suspect are there?

15 had been broadcast by 14 October 2026, across 7 series. The last aired in 2006.

Where can I watch Prime Suspect now?

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Dates and episode counts from TVmaze (2026-10-14), CC BY-SA 4.0. Artwork © its owners, shown only to identify the programme.