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In Plain Sight

2008·Show
61Episodes in5Seasons·TV-PG
IMDb7.4Metacritic568.3
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Where to watch

Prime

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In Plain Sight fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in Friendly

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Episode ratings

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About

Welcome to witness protection. Now get lost.

U.S. Marshal Mary Shannon must hunt down witnesses for federal cases in the witness protection program while also managing a rather dysfunctional family and her own personal life.
Procedural DramaDysfunctional Family DynamicsFeminist Action HeroineWitness Protection ThrillerCharacter-Driven MysteryGritty RealismSibling RivalryWork-Life Balance StruggleLaw Enforcement ProceduralEmotional Resilience

Crew

Directed by:
Dan Lerner, Michael W. Watkins, Bethany Rooney
Written by:
David Maples, Natalie Chaidez, Lynne E. Litt
Produced by:
Oscar L. Costo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about In Plain Sight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream In Plain Sight legally?

Prime

In Plain Sight is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is In Plain Sight worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In Plain Sight rated?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does In Plain Sight have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 61 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on In Plain Sight?

Critics56
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate In Plain Sight higher (79) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did In Plain Sight air?

It ran from 2008 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is In Plain Sight in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch In Plain Sight?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In Plain Sight in 105 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does In Plain Sight use?

Mistaken NationalityParental AbandonmentBerserk ButtonForeign QueasineDeadpan SnarkerInstant SeductionAlliterative NameOddly Small OrganizationAttempted RapeNot Staying for BreakfastFlashbackImprobably Cool Carand 118 more

TV Tropes lists 130 storytelling tropes for In Plain Sight, including Mistaken Nationality, Parental Abandonment, Berserk Button.