Pilot (15 Mar. 2007)

Police Officer Michael Raines investigates the shooting of a young woman who seems to have been living above her means.

Director:

Frank Darabont

Writers:

Graham Yost (creator), Graham Yost

Stars:

Jeff Goldblum, Matt Craven, Nicole Sullivan

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jeff Goldblum	...	Michael Raines
Matt Craven	...	Captain Dan Lewis
Nicole Sullivan	...	Carolyn Crumley
Linda Park	...	Sally Lance
Dov Davidoff	...	Remi Boyer
Malik Yoba	...	Charlie Lincoln
Alexa Davalos	...	Sandy Boudreau
Valerie Mahaffey	...	Arlene
Graham Beckel	...	Vernon Boudreau
Jeff Perry	...	Harry Tucker
Ryan Hurst	...	Marco
Ashley Gardner	...	Wendy Tucker
V.J. Foster	...	Anthony Merkin (as VJ Foster)
Tracey Walter	...	William Jones
Paul Scheer	...	Motel Clerk

Storyline

Michael Raines uses his imagination to "discuss" the case of a murdered young woman with the victim. She was found shot in the back in a parking lot surrounded by cash. Raines soon discovers the woman was a prostitute, but was using her skills to save money to help her mother start a new life. Among the suspects: her possibly abusive father, a private detective she was working with, a man she was possibly having an affair with, (and his wife). Motives might include blackmail, jealousy, greed, or just a random crime.As well as bouncing his ideas off the dead woman, Raines also discusses his ideas with his former partner, who was shot on duty and is no longer with the police force.

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Plot Keywords:

murder by gunshot | talk to the dead | tv series pilot | tower | abusive husband | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 March 2007 (USA)

Filming Locations:

High Tower - High Tower Drive, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

NBC Universal Television, Nemo Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Luis Guzmán was originally cast as Raine's ex-partner Charlie Lincoln. When he dropped out to join the cast of John from Cincinnati, his scenes were re-filmed with his replacement Malik Yoba in the role.

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Goofs

In the 18th minute of the pilot, Sandy opens the car door to get in with Raines, which she couldn't do as a figment of his imagination. If the car door was really open, then someone else would have seen it.

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Quotes

Captain Dan Lewis: Given the amount of amphetamines and steroids you found, your boy Marco is pedaling his way to Mexico right now.

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Connections

References Body Heat (1981)

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Soundtracks

"Someone To Watch Over Me"
(uncredited)
Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Performed by Linda Ronstadt

User Reviews

Pilot Episode

I went to Universal Studios two Saturdays ago, and I was fortunate enough to watch this show and paid 15 dollars to do so. Who wouldn't love to see a show with Mr. Jeff Goldblum on it? I loved it. I don't watch Medium nor have I ever seen an episode, but if I did, I suppose I would see similarities between the two. As far as I know, Raines is a bit unique. Jeff Goldblum is detective Raines and every time he is assigned to a case, he sees the victim as a figment of his imagination. The victims talk back to him, but they only know what he knows. And, they will not go away until he solves a case. It's clever, I think. Oh, and the quips are pretty funny.

I think the show will do well.

Jeff Goldblum is amazing. lol.