Chase
Chase is an American police procedural drama television series created by Jennifer Johnson for the NBC network. The series follows a U.S. Marshals fugitive-apprehension team, based out of Houston, Texas. Jerry Bruckheimer and Johnson serve as executive producers for the one-hour drama. The series originally aired on Mondays at 10:00 pm ET/9:00 pm CT and premiered on September 20, 2010. After the mid-season break, Chase returned on Wednesdays at 9:00 pm ET/8:00 pm CT On October 19, 2010, the network ordered a full season consisting of 22 episodes, but this order was cut to 18 in December. On February 3, 2011, the show was put on "a hiatus" with no plan regarding the remaining episodes. On April 6, 2011, NBC announced the remaining five episodes would be broadcast on Saturday nights beginning on April 23, 2011. Later the show was replaced by Harry's Law.
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Plot Summary
Chase is an American crime drama television series that follows the lives of a team of U.S. Marshals tasked with tracking down dangerous fugitives. Led by U.S. Marshal Annie Frost, the team navigates high-stakes pursuits and moral complexities as they bring criminals to justice, often facing personal sacrifices along the way. The series explores the intense pressure and difficult decisions involved in law enforcement.
Critical Reception
Chase received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its fast-paced action and the performances of its lead cast, particularly Kelli Giddish. However, some critics found the procedural elements to be formulaic and the storylines occasionally predictable. Audience reception was also varied, with the show struggling to maintain consistent ratings throughout its single season.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic pacing and Kelli Giddish's compelling lead performance.
- Criticized for relying on familiar crime procedural tropes.
- Found to be an entertaining, albeit somewhat predictable, action-drama.
Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Chase' to be an exciting and well-acted series, with many appreciating the action sequences and character development. Some viewers felt the plot became repetitive over time, but the overall sentiment was positive for its genre.
Fun Fact
The series was filmed in and around Shreveport, Louisiana, which doubled for various urban and rural settings across the United States.
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