Murder in the First [TNT - Spoilers]

JP Liz V1 · 09-06-2014 11:07pm #1

New crime drama from Steven Bochco starts tonight

Murder in the First uses a similar formula to Murder One, the ABC show Bochco created in 1995. The 10-episode first season is divided into three acts chronicling the entire legal process, staring with the crime and initial investigation, continuing with the trial, and ending with the verdict and its aftermath

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiTOknBVCFk

squonk · 10-06-2014 8:54am

Is this not just another Law & Order? I haven't ever watched L&O but the setup sounds pretty much identical.

ixoy · 10-06-2014 1:24pm

squonk wrote: »

Is this not just another Law & Order? I haven't ever watched L&O but the setup sounds pretty much identical.

Well L&O wraps up in one episode so it's somewhat the same stretched over ten episodes instead. If it's like 'Murder One' then it will be far more detailed as they'll have time to spend on each area and the particulars whereas L&O glosses over it.

squonk · 10-06-2014 2:14pm

I didn't realise it was one case spread over 10 episodes. I thought it was a procedural. Sounds good actually.

frag420 · 10-06-2014 2:14pm

Will have to check this out as loved Murder One when it aired.........19 yrs ago!!!

meoklmrk91 · 10-06-2014 10:59pm

Looks interesting, might check this one out.

Mr E · 15-06-2014 5:47am

Really enjoyed this... the characters are a bit more complex than the usual cookie cutter types you get with these kinds of shows, and the setup is a good one.

johnire · 15-06-2014 10:15am

Is this on Sky? Sounds really good.

Mr E wrote: »

Really enjoyed this... the characters are a bit more complex than the usual cookie cutter types you get with these kinds of shows, and the setup is a good one.

Mr E · 15-06-2014 10:44am

It started last week in the States. I'm sure it will appear eventually.

Agent Coulson · 23-06-2014 1:51pm

Two episodes in and I am really enjoying this.

A great cast some some good writing is always a good mix.

Steven Bochco knows how to do these shows and he is on form with this one so far.

Mr E · 29-07-2014 9:22pm

Loved the latest episode, from the wordless verdict (just seeing reactions) to that cracking final scene....

The last 2 episodes could go in any direction.

Alfred Borden · 30-07-2014 3:29pm

Mr E wrote: »

Loved the latest episode, from the wordless verdict (just seeing reactions) to that cracking final scene....

The last 2 episodes could go in any direction.

Great episode, really peaked the interest to a show that was fizzling out for me. Terrific last scene.

squonk · 31-07-2014 8:57am

I thought it picked up over the last few episodes. It meandered a bit for me early on but it's crackingly good now. I presume they can go for a retrial if they can dig up more evidence can they? Reckon the pilot may be the link here. Will be interesting to see!

Mr E · 31-07-2014 9:03am

Blunt mentioned the

double jeopardy rule ("one bite at the cherry") - I don't think they can get him for the murder.

Agent Coulson · 05-08-2014 9:30pm

Looking forward to the finale next now.

This is a nice little summer show I do hope it gets picked up for another season.

The Harry Potter guy really is a stand out for me.

The Black Oil · 08-08-2014 2:31pm

I gave up on this after 5 episodes.

Good: Cast and characters, mystery's alright.

Bad: Why do I care? Lack of atmosphere and energy. Little new to add to this genre.

Alfred Borden · 08-08-2014 2:32pm

The Black Oil wrote: »

I gave up on this after 5 episodes.

Good: Cast and characters, mystery's alright.

Bad: Why do I care? Lack of atmosphere and energy. Little new to add to this genre.

The last few episodes have been decent, but id say it wont be seeing any more airtime after next monday.

Mr E · 12-08-2014 8:06am

Decent finale, but I think they way they got him was a bit contrived.

I think the final scene was inevitable, one way or another....

Nice summer show. Hopefully there will be a new case next year.

drugstore cowboy · 13-12-2014 2:20pm

Mr E wrote: »

. Hopefully there will be a new case next year.

I'm happy to say there will!!!

Mr E · 13-12-2014 2:42pm

Yep, announced in September. Looking forward to it.

mafaa · 21-05-2015 6:33pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8bNjf6lcZs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZlwn07L5H4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1mWaOEyHhU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWOcpfa1s00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hRvgs1fW30

mafaa · 28-05-2015 8:47pm

Season 2 first full trailer - Dirty Cops

mafaa · 05-06-2015 2:10pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juiwGk6nOQs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5W4qG64m4k

Agent Coulson · 09-06-2015 12:56pm

A super opening episode to season 2.

Mr E · 09-06-2015 10:15pm

Yeah agreed. The first 25 minutes or so were gripping stuff. Looks like it will be very different to the first season, which is great to see.

Agent Coulson · 16-06-2015 10:32am

Another top notch episode very tense and this really is turning into a great storyline.

Mr E · 16-06-2015 12:04pm

Yeah loved the standoff - very picturesque.

I guess the focus now turns to the court case for the guy in custody.

The Black Oil · 16-06-2015 8:47pm

I ditched this last year, but thought 2.01 was a strong opener.

The Black Oil · 20-06-2015 10:49am

Liked the bit in the tunnels as well. Even with the bridge scene it feels like Kathleen Robertson is underused. Found the same last week.

Agent Coulson · 23-06-2015 10:00am

The season just got a lot more interesting with second and story lines going on now.

The Black Oil · 28-06-2015 5:06pm

Good third episode. Hope the legal side is more interesting. Couldn't be arsed with James Cromwell last year.

The Black Oil · 03-07-2015 10:59pm

Yer wan Raffi seems part modelled on Ziva from NCIS.

The Black Oil · 11-07-2015 9:04pm

Still enjoying it - the legal side, street stuff and current investigation. Not sure how the lawyer wan is going to play things as she's coming across as a bit of a bleeding heart.

Slippin Jimmy · 12-07-2015 12:49pm

The Black Oil wrote: »

Yer wan Raffi seems part modelled on Ziva from NCIS.

She looks a lot like Michelle Keegan.

The Black Oil wrote: »

Not sure how the lawyer wan is going to play things as she's coming across as a bit of a bleeding heart.

Haven't made my mind up on her yet. I was quite surprised with the guilty plea. There has to be some twist to that.

Agent Coulson · 12-07-2015 12:51pm

I've been thinking since the first episode there might be a puppet master behind the shooters someone who brainwashed them.

frag420 · 12-07-2015 1:29pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

I've been thinking since the first episode there might be a puppet master behind the shooters someone who brainwashed them.

Probably Marilyn Manson ha ha!

The Black Oil · 12-07-2015 3:34pm

Slippin Jimmy wrote: »

She looks a lot like Michelle Keegan.

The Israeli connection that was mentioned, and her physical toughness, made me think of Ziva, and well, yeah, this one is attractive, also.

Agent Coulson · 12-07-2015 3:42pm

She reminds in looks wise of Paula Garces from The Shield.

The Black Oil · 12-07-2015 3:48pm

And the guy who got the ride is reminding me of Dutch from that show.

Agent Coulson · 14-07-2015 9:36am

This is getting very good.

The mass murder is becoming a secondary storyline by the looks of it now.

The Black Oil · 18-07-2015 12:00pm

How does it work if someone pleads guilty re a jury trial? Is it as depicted or was that dramatic license?

The Black Oil · 25-07-2015 11:02am

This is hardly going to be wrapped up in the finale...

Agent Coulson · 28-07-2015 10:23am

The Union story line looks like with will run into the next season if it gets renewed.

The Black Oil · 01-08-2015 3:22pm

Ah, a secret lift meeting. They've been watching NCIS. :P

That prosecutor dope would want to cop on and start looking after his family.

Agent Coulson · 11-08-2015 10:18am

Total cliffhangers all over the place in the finale.

Really hope it gets renewed now.

Mr E · 11-08-2015 10:32am

Two more episodes, AC.

http://epguides.com/murderinthefirst/

Agent Coulson · 11-08-2015 10:57am

Cheers Mr E I need a new tv guide App by the looks of it.

It has the show as 10 episodes with last night being the finale.

MagicMarker · 12-08-2015 7:08pm

Season 2 is all over the shop. Pick a story and stick with it. Couldn't give a toss about this court case.

The Black Oil · 15-08-2015 3:19pm

I thought the closing statements were standard fare for this sort of of thing. Not all that interesting.

I do hope they push forward with the Union storyline, though.

Slippin Jimmy · 16-08-2015 6:21pm

The trial is getting a bit meh. I want more rafi time!

Agent Coulson · 18-08-2015 8:08pm

Nice twist there with The Union even thought I should have seen it coming.

Murder in the First [TNT - Spoilers]

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