In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight

In Plain Sight

2016TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Based on the true story of Lanarkshire detective William Muncie’s quest to bring to justice notorious Scottish killer Peter Manuel.

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IMDb7.5/10
Director: VariousGenres: Crime Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

The series follows Mary Shannon, a U.S. Marshal tasked with protecting witnesses in the Witness Protection Program. Juggling her demanding job with her own dysfunctional family life, Mary must constantly navigate dangerous situations and personal betrayals to ensure the safety of those under her protection. Each case presents unique challenges, testing her skills and resolve to the limit.

Critical Reception

In Plain Sight was generally well-received by critics for its compelling procedural elements and strong lead performance. While some found the family drama subplots occasionally distracting, the show was praised for its blend of suspense and character development. It garnered a dedicated following over its run, appreciated for its consistent quality and engaging storylines.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Mary McCormack's compelling performance as the hardened U.S. Marshal.
  • Appreciated for its engaging crime-solving procedural elements.
  • Noted for successfully balancing suspenseful cases with personal character arcs.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Despite being set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the series was primarily filmed in and around Baltimore, Maryland.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I suppose one reason we have cliches in movies is that cliches are often based on reality. So here we have a police detective so dedicated to his cases that his home life suffers. And we see this a lot with fictional policeman, but this sho...