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Season 1 – Raines

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Eccentric LAPD detective Michael Raines has what some would call a unique ability -- he's able to have detailed conversations with deceased crime victims. With their help, Raines is able to retrace their lives leading up to the murder, in hopes of finding the culprit. Naturally, this causes a bit of friction with his boss, Capt. Daniel Lewis, as well as with fellow officers Remy Boyer, Michelle Lance and civilian employee Carolyn. Raines is fortunately aided by ex-LAPD partner and full-time conscience Charlie. All the while, Raines struggles to accept his gift (or burden), as it forces him to examine his past.
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Raines — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Raines is a conventional police drama that is elevated by Jeff Goldblum's charisma and quirky persona.

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Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Raines is an average, unoriginal series. Sep 24, 2019 Full Review Paul Brownfield Los Angeles Times I'd have preferred to watch Goldblum in an over-the-top noir projection than a projection of what networks know might actually last. Sep 24, 2019 Full Review Emily St. James Slant Magazine Raines just can't quite bring itself to get dark enough. It tries too hard to be about how the central detective establishes a relationship with the victim or with his co-workers, and it relies too much on Goldblum's hammy joke delivery. Sep 24, 2019 Full Review Ed Bark Uncle Barky [Jeff] Goldblum is in almost every scene, and has lots of dialogue, too. Often it's delivered in a beaten-down, low-decibel monotone, making the character both hard to hear and bear. Rated: C Sep 24, 2019 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette As close-ended procedurals go, "Raines" certainly offers an intriguing hook, but I'm not sure it's one with much staying power. Sep 24, 2019 Full Review Sierra Filucci Common Sense Media Though the series' premise has the potential for Ghost Whisperer-type cheesiness, it's classed up by [Jeff] Goldblum's quirky persona and tight writing. Rated: 4/5 Sep 24, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jeff Goldblum

Det. Michael Raines

Matt Craven

Capt. Daniel Lewis

Dov Davidoff

Officer Remi Boyer

Linda Park

Officer Michelle Lance

Nicole Sullivan

Caroline Crumley

Malik Yoba

Charlie Lincoln

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 15, 2007 Pilot A murdered woman haunts homicide detective Michael Raines' imagination and gives him hallucinations as he tries to piece together the puzzle he hopes will lead him to the killer. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 22, 2007 Meet Juan Doe When Raines identifies a partially decomposed body found in the Venice canals, he connects the victim to a Los Angeles councilman (A Martinez); Raines must see a psychiatrist. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 30, 2007 Reconstructing Alice When a homeless woman (Laurie Metcalf) is found murdered in an alley, Raines' investigation leads to a trail of deception and fraud. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 6, 2007 Stone Dead A former drug-dealer and aspiring comic-book illustrator is found dead; Samantha urges Raines to bring Charlie's son to see her about childhood trauma. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 13, 2007 5th Step Raines takes on the investigation into the death of a friend's wife, then uncovers a web of deceit underlying what appeared to be a straightforward case. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 20, 2007 Inner Child Raines' hallucinations are particularly troublesome as he investigates the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 27, 2007 Closure Raines' ex-wife (guest star Cynthia Watros) convinces him that her current husband's death was not an accident. Details

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 15, 2007