Lady Blue
Lady Blue is a crime drama starring Jamie Rose as a Chicago female homicide detective Katy Mahoney. The show was produced by MGM/UA Television and aired on ABC-TV from September 26, 1985 to January 25, 1986 for 13 episodes. It was cancelled after one season after low ratings in its Thursday night slot, but also because it was considered too violent for its time. The show later aired on Saturday nights but the show failed there as well. It ranked 72nd out of 82 programs that season, and averaged a 10.7 household rating. It was said that Katy Mahoney was the female version of Harry Callahan aka Dirty Harry, prompting television critics to refer to Mahoney's character as "Dirty Harriet".
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Plot Summary
A former undercover cop, Jane Aris, assumes a new identity as 'Lady Blue' to infiltrate a dangerous Miami crime syndicate. Operating out of a nightclub, she navigates a treacherous world of drug lords and corrupt officials, using her sharp wit and combat skills to bring down the organization from within. Her mission is complicated by her growing feelings for a detective who suspects her true identity.
Critical Reception
Lady Blue was a made-for-television movie that served as a pilot for a potential series. It received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising Kathleen Quinlan's performance and the action sequences, while some found the plot predictable or derivative of other crime dramas.
What Reviewers Say
- Kathleen Quinlan delivers a strong, compelling performance as the lead.
- The action and pacing were generally well-executed for a made-for-TV movie.
- Some viewers found the storyline to be somewhat formulaic for the crime genre.
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Fun Fact
The pilot movie was intended to launch a weekly series, but despite positive audience testing, the series was ultimately not picked up by the network.
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