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The Mysteries of Laura

2014 – 2016Show2 seasons38 episodesTV-14

CrimeMystery
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic375.9Rotten Tomatoes24%78%

A hopeful mystery series about crime and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 38 episodes · best: S2E15 "The Mystery of the Unknown Caller" 8.3

Episodes

7.4
7.7

Story

Catching bad guys, raising naughty ones.

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.

Feels like

  • Procedural Comedy-Drama
  • Working Mom Balance
  • NYC Homicide Unit
  • Light Mystery of the Week
  • Family Chaos vs Professional Order
  • Debra Messing Star Vehicle
  • Accessible Crime Fiction
  • Warm Ensemble Dynamic

Cast

24 of 379 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tricia Brock, Jace Alexander, Norman Buckley
Written by
Nikhil S. Jayaram, Jeff Rake, Jeffrey Lippman

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Facts

September 17, 2014 · March 2, 2016 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 2014
Last aired
March 2, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 38 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Affectionate Pickpocket, All Abusers Are Male, Autopsy Snack Time +9

  • Affectionate Pickpocket
  • All Abusers Are Male
  • Autopsy Snack Time
  • A Bloody Mess
  • Enfante Terrible
  • Hidden Disdain Reveal
  • Internet Jerk
  • Mistaken Confession
  • Spotting the Thread
  • Working with the Ex
  • Tragic Stillbirth
  • "Strangers on a Train"-Plot Murder

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mysteries of Laura?"

Questions about The Mysteries of Laura

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Where can I stream The Mysteries of Laura?

The RokuHowdy

In the United States, The Mysteries of Laura streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Mysteries of Laura worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is The Mysteries of Laura okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Mysteries of Laura?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Mysteries of Laura?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.