The Mysteries of Laura
Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two unruly twin boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband — also a cop — who just can't seem to sign the divorce papers. Between cleaning up after her boys and cleaning up the streets, she’d be the first to admit she has her “hot mess” moments in this hilariously authentic look at what it really means to be a “working mom” today. Somehow, she makes it all work with the help of her sexy and understanding partner, and things becomes even more complicated when her husband, ironically, becomes her boss at the precinct. For Laura, every day is a high-wire balancing act.
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Plot Summary
Laura Diamond is a homicide detective in New York City, balancing the chaos of her job with the even greater chaos of her personal life. She's a single mom to two rambunctious boys, and her soon-to-be ex-husband, Jake, is constantly underfoot. Each episode sees Laura and her team tackle a new murder mystery, often with Laura's unique, unconventional approach leading the way to solving the crime.
Critical Reception
The Mysteries of Laura received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics. While Debra Messing's performance was often praised, the show was frequently criticized for its formulaic mysteries, predictable plotlines, and inconsistent tone, struggling to find a clear identity between comedy and drama.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Debra Messing's engaging performance as the titular detective.
- Criticized for its generic crime-solving formula and predictable storylines.
- The show struggled with a consistent tone, often feeling like a less effective blend of comedy and drama.
Google audience: Audiences found the show to be a generally entertaining, if not groundbreaking, procedural. Many viewers appreciated Debra Messing's likability and the show's lighthearted approach to crime, though some found the mysteries too simplistic and the family dynamics repetitive.
Fun Fact
Debra Messing's character, Laura Diamond, was initially conceived as a police officer in the original Spanish version of the show, 'Los misterios de Laura,' before being reimagined as a homicide detective for the American adaptation.
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