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Season 1 – Case Histories on Masterpiece

Play trailer Season 1 – Case Histories on Masterpiece Jun 2011 Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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An unusual take on the detective genre featuring Jackson Brodie.

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Emily St. James AV Club 10/16/2011
B
It's not a perfect example of the genre, since lots of stuff leans toward cliche, but if you're in a mood for a crackling detective story, this will hit the spot until Sherlock gets back in the spring. Go to Full Review
Sam Wollaston Guardian 10/16/2011
Fun, fast and just a bit baffling, detective drama Case Histories is just right for Sunday night viewing. Go to Full Review
Mike Hale New York Times 10/16/2011
The problem with a crime drama that's all grace notes and rueful jokes is that if you aren't completely absorbed by the characters, you start to notice how generic the construction is. Go to Full Review
Lesley M. Smith PopMatters 10/16/2011
Case Histories leaves the audience with a faint echo of a delightful original, oozing with talent, budget, and location shooting, and almost bereft of compelling content. Go to Full Review
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@slysludge6 Mar 18 An interesting series about former cop and now private detective, Jackson Brodie. Each episode investigates several cases at once See more Ben W @Username618 12/06/2024 No option to delete my review. Put the stars in the middle. sorry. Today was Saturday 14th June 2025ce. See more kathy j 11/19/2023 Main character and story were worthy of more seasons. See more Nancy M @nmack 08/02/2023 Great writing and performances. It's a shame there are only two seasons. Set in Edinburgh, beautiful sets and scenery. Really good photography. High quality production. THis has been out for awhile (2011) — how did we miss this great show?! See more Anna S 07/17/2023 Season one is entertaining, with good stories and a likable and hunky hero whose good heart just can't let things go that need fixing. Season two, however, inexplicably makes our hero somewhat meaner and his behavior is more erratic, especially in his relationships with women, including his own daughter. In the final episode of Season 2, Jackson's final scene with DCI Louise Monroe has to make him the biggest cad ever, and the ridiculous birth scene seemed rushed and trite -- seen a million time before.. The music is awful...much too loud, with sappy lyrics distracting and forcing interpretations on emotional scenes. Hard to believe that Jackson Brodie would unwind by listening to mopey "women's" music. See more 04/24/2019 Great acting, great writing! See more Read all reviews
Case Histories on Masterpiece — Season 1

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 5, 2011 Private investigator, Jackson Brodie, takes on a case of a girl who disappeared 30 years ago. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 6, 2011 Jackson Brodie, takes on a case of a mysterious seductress who is trying to find her niece. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 12, 2011 One Good Turn Jackson helps a crime novelist who is caught up in a road rage incident. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 13, 2011 One Good Turn Jackson exposes some dark secrets of a novelist's holiday in Russia. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 19, 2011 When Will There Be Good News? Jackson is involved in a train accident which brings another lost girl into his life. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 20, 2011 When Will There Be Good News? Will Jackson be able to find Joanna Hunter before it is too late? Details
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Season Info

Director
Marc Jobst, Dan Zelf, Bill Anderson
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jun 5, 2011