"In Plain Sight" (2008) TV series 2008-????

User Rating:

6.6/10   

Creator:

David Maples

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

1 June 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Mary Shannon is a U.S. Marshal in the witness protection program who spends her time relocating federal witnesses....

Awards:

3 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. Nov. 19

1:00 AM

USA

Who's Bugging Mary?

#2.9

Cast

Mary McCormack	...	Mary Shannon (27 episodes, 2008-2009)
Fred Weller	...	Marshall Mann (27 episodes, 2008-2009)
Nichole Hiltz	...	Brandi Shannon (27 episodes, 2008-2009)
Paul Ben-Victor	...	Stan McQueen (24 episodes, 2008-2009)
Cristián de la Fuente	...	Raphael Ramirez (19 episodes, 2008-2009)
Lesley Ann Warren	...	Jinx Shannon (16 episodes, 2008-2009)
Todd Williams	...	Detective Robert Dershowitz (15 episodes, 2008-2009)
Holly Maples	...	Eleanor Prince (14 episodes, 2009)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Filming Locations:

Albuquerque Studios - 5650 University Boulevard SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Company:

Universal Media Studios (UMS)

Trivia:

The building used in exterior shots as the office building for the US Marshal's Albuquerque office, is the historic Sunshine Building, in downtown Albuquerque, designed by famous architect Henry C. Trost.

Quotes:

Marshall Mann: [Answers phone] House of pie.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Contract (#7.12)" (2008)

"No one who has followed the rules has ever been harmed."

I'm not really a fan of TV crime shows, but new series always give me the chance of experiencing some fresh air - so I check them out. In this case, I was glad I did. The pilot started off slow, but after about 30 minutes (it was 90 minutes total w/commercials), it actually became interesting and stayed that way to the end. Subsequent episodes have kept up the momentum.

One novel aspect of the show is that its about a lady marshal in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She's in charge of people in the "witness protection program" who have been assigned to her area. She cautions and reassures them that since 1970 (when the witness program started), "No one who has followed the rules has ever been harmed." Powerful words.

Can they comply? When things go wrong, can she protect them? How can she keep their identities safe - even from the local police?

Aside from the setup, the show is ultimately interesting because she's fun to watch. She's sassy, witty, playful, smart, responsible ... and physically tough. I recommend watching an episode; if the lead character grabs your interest, then you're likely to enjoy the show.