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Amy Prentiss

1974·Show
3Episodes in1Season
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Wholesome4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Amy Prentiss is an American police drama television series which aired on NBC. It is a spinoff of Ironside, and aired as part of the NBC Mystery Movie from 1974-1975. Jessica Walter stars as Amy Prentiss, a relatively young investigator who becomes the first female Chief of Detectives for the San Francisco Police Department. Helen Hunt, in an early role, played Prentiss' pre-teen daughter, Jill. Four 2-hour episodes were aired. Guest stars in the series' brief run included William Shatner, Cameron Mitchell, Don Murray, Joyce Van Patten and Jamie Farr.
Classic TV DramaPolice ProceduralMystery SolvingFemale LeadSan Francisco SettingCharacter-Focused episodic narrative70s AestheticIntriguing Cases

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Is Amy Prentiss worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Amy Prentiss rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Amy Prentiss have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 120 minutes each.

When did Amy Prentiss air?

It ran from 1974 to 1975 and has ended.

What language is Amy Prentiss in?

English

It was made in English.