Just a quick reminder for all of you who started watching Memphis Beat last summer… It’s back! It stars Jason Lee (main character), Alfre Woodard (boss), Sam Hennings (partner), DJ Qualls (comic relief/young cop), & Celia Weston (Lee’s mom) — with the wonderful music of Keb’ Mo’.
This is one of the non-British “cop shows” that I truly enjoy. This show has something in common with the other three “cop shows” I watch: It’s on a non-major-network channel. Memphis Beat (TNT), The Closer (TNT), In Plain Sight (USA), and Law & Order: Criminal Intent (USA). ***Yes, I have to finally come clean… I am seriously thinking about dropping Castle from my television viewing. The cliff hangers at the end of the first half of the season (right before the month and a half hiatus) and at the end of the season just aren’t doing it for me any more. Also, having gone through the mid/late 1980s Moonlighting romantic tension between the two main characters, I find this one absolutely too much. How many times are we going to see Castle tell Kate he loves her… while she is either frozen, out cold from being shot, ETC? Good grief!***
I certainly didn’t mean to go on and on… I just want to remind those of you who enjoy Memphis Beat that it is finally back. And, the good thing about being on a non-major-network-channel is that they repeat shows during the week. If you enjoy the show, or are in the market for possibly picking up a new “cop show”… stay tuned to your TVGuide!
Patti says
My husband and I love Memphis Beat and are so glad that they gave it a second season. I hope it keeps on keepin on. It is a great show!
Denise Z says
I love Memphis Beat – it is truly original and great music to boot. I will have to look it up to see when it is on in my area. Thank you for sharing today.
Judy says
Love love love Memphis Beat! Fabulous characters, great story lines, love the look, amazing music, some really hysterical lines and scenes! Love this show!!!
Alfred says
Danna can u do a quick reminder about Sunday’s Poirot for people? Also getting my kindle today finally broke down and bought one. Father’s day special got two day shipping free so saved 12.00 on it.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Hi Alfred,
I hope you enjoy your Kindle as much as my husband is enjoying his.
(Good deal saving $12…)
Carole says
It often seems that if you’re a fan of scripted drama, your favorite show will soon be canceled, so I’m thrilled that Memphis Beat will be on for a second season. Everything about this show is done well and I love the southern atmosphere. Hopefully it will gain new fans, although probably not in the demographic the networks seem to rely on.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
I know, Carole, my liking a show is usually the kiss of death for them. I sure hope this doesn’t happen with Memphis Beat!
Larraine says
Love Memphis Beat and The Closer. Really prefer the BBC version of Law and Order. The American version has too much “gotcha” for me. Haven’t seen “In Plain Sight.”
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Larraine, I think that with all of these shows, you sort of have to start at the very beginning of the show. They rely an awful lot on the characters’ development over time.
Also, I didn’t know there was such a thing as a BBC edition of Law and Order…
dru says
You watch the same shows as I do. I’m waiting for Burn Notice to return next week.
Danna - cozy mystery list says
Aha, Dru, you have GREAT taste in television shows!