TriBeCa
TriBeCa was a television drama anthology series created by David J. Burke and co-produced with Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal for TriBeCa Productions in 1993 that aired on the Fox Network. The series theme song, "Keep It Going," was performed by the alternative hip hop artist Me Phi Me. For his performance in the lead role of Martin McHenry in the season opener, "The Box," Laurence Fishburne won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Noted for attracting “actors, screenwriters and directors of uncommon quality,” and set in New York City's lower Manhattan neighborhood of TriBeCa, the series was aired by the Fox Broadcasting Company. The stellar casts, with series regulars Philip Bosco and Joe Morton, included Eli Wallach, Kevin Spacey, Kathleen Quinlan, Melanie Mayron, Judith Malina, Carl Lumbly, Richard Lewis, Carol Kane, Debbie Harry, Dizzy Gillespie and Danny Aiello III. Directors and screenwriters included David J. Burke, Hans Tobeason, John Mankiewicz of the prolific Mankiewicz family, Barry Primus, Bryan Spicer, Jeffrey Solomon and several actors in the series, among others.
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Plot Summary
TriBeCa was an American crime drama television series that aired on Fox. The show focused on the personal and professional lives of a group of New York City detectives and the cases they worked on. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant and sometimes gritty TriBeCa neighborhood, the series explored complex investigations and the moral dilemmas faced by its characters.
Critical Reception
TriBeCa received mixed to positive reviews during its short run. Critics often praised its gritty atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from its lead cast, while some found the storylines to be formulaic or uneven. The series aimed to offer a more realistic portrayal of police work in a specific urban environment.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its authentic New York City setting and atmosphere.
- Appreciated for its competent ensemble cast and procedural elements.
- Some critics found the plots to be predictable or lacking in originality.
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Fun Fact
The series was notably one of the first prime-time shows to be canceled and then brought back for additional episodes by a network, only to be canceled again.
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