Murphy's Law 

As a maverick cop with a dark past, DS Tommy Murphy fails a psychiatric assessment but is given one last chance by his boss and given a dangerous undercover assignment.

Creator:

Colin Bateman

Stars:

James Nesbitt, Del Synnott, Claudia Harrison

6 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
James Nesbitt	...	Tommy Murphy / ... 23 episodes, 2003-2007
Del Synnott	...	DC Alan Carter / ... 10 episodes, 2003-2004

Storyline

As a maverick cop with a dark past, DS Tommy Murphy fails a psychiatric assessment but is given one last chance by his boss and given a dangerous undercover assignment.

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Plot Keywords:

undercover | 

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Taglines:

A maverick Irish cop takes on the London Crime World

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Did You Know?

Trivia

[All trivia items for this title are spoilers.]

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Alternate Versions

UK DVD releases from Season 2 onwards are struck from edited international episode masters (allowing for commercials to be added for overseas broadcasts). The full uncut versions were originally broadcast on BBC One, without commercials. However, certain US DVD season releases (e.g. Season 3) contain the full uncut episodes.

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Connections

Followed by Murphy's Law: Manic Munday (2003)

User Reviews

Very gripping detective series with a brilliant James Nesbitt

I wasn't sure whether I would love Murphy's Law, the fact is I do. It is gripping and very well structured, perhaps a little bleak at times, but hey Taggart is bleak as well, well sort of. One thing I like about Murphy's Law is how it is shot. The photography is very well done, and the scenery is atmospheric. The music also adds to the gritty and tense atmosphere that is evident in some episodes. And then all this is coupled with some brilliant writing that is gritty yet intelligent, taut direction and interesting and well structured story lines. But I can't write this review without mentioning James Nesbitt in the title role of Tommy Murphy, a great actor who gives a superb performance throughout, bitter and indifferent, yet we love him for those reasons. Some episodes are indeed stronger than others, but it is like that with almost every show ever in existence. 10/10 for a very gripping detective series, and well worth watching for Nesbitt especially. Bethany Cox

Details

Official Sites:

BBC [UK]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Murphy törvénye

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tiger Aspect Productions, BBC Northern Ireland, Horsebridge Productions Limited

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1