Behind every great detective is a backstory. MASTERPIECE dials back the clock to spotlight the influences that turned 22-year-old rookie policewoman Jane Tennison into the savvy, single-minded crime fighter beloved by Prime Suspect viewers.
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See a clip from the finale of Prime Suspect: Tennison.
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See a scene from Prime Suspect: Tennison, Episode 2.
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Prime Suspect: Tennison stars discuss the origins of the iconic Jane Tennison character.
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The cast and creators on bringing the 1970s to life.
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See a scene from the premiere of Prime Suspect: Tennison.
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Learn more about the 1970s fashion in Prime Suspect: Tennison.