The Mysteries of Laura: Season 1

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The Mysteries Of Laura

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NBC | Season Premiere Date: September 17, 2014

Starring: Debra Messing, Janina Gavankar, Meg Steedle

Summary: An American adaptation of the Spanish series "Los Misterios de Laura," follows New York detective Laura Diamond (Debra Messing) as she balances life as a mother of twin boys and catching criminals.

Creator: Jeff Rake and Javier Holgado and Carlos Vila

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E22. The Mystery of the Corner Store Crossfire
Air Date: May 20, 2015
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S1:E21. The Mystery of the Deceased Documentarian
Air Date: May 13, 2015
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S1:E20. The Mystery of the Crooked Clubber
Air Date: May 6, 2015

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David Hinckley

Sep 16, 2014

Messing is most agreeable, hitting her comedy marks and credible as supercop. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Sep 16, 2014

The problem isn't that Laura wants to show us that raising children and holding down a job is hard; it is. Unfortunately, what the show suggests is that it's impossible, and it seriously misjudges the humor quotient in that suggestion while miscalculating the effect it has on its main characters. Read full review

Michael Landweber

Oct 1, 2014

Trapped in the hour-long drama structure, the half-hour sitcom that The Mysteries of Laura might long to be never finds its footing. Read full review

Rob Owen

Sep 17, 2014

Viewers who come to TV for smart, serious, sophisticated fare will likely hate this show while viewers just looking for something innocuous and entertaining will be more forgiving. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Sep 16, 2014

Whatever good will the series musters with its easy-going tone--which, the grimmer cop stuff notwithstanding, comes through in the family scenes and Laura’s banter with her partner (Laz Alonzo)--is squandered not only by the familiarity of its story beats but the haphazard way they’re thrown together, courtesy of writer-showrunner Jeff Rake, who adapted a Spanish series; and director McG, whose fast-paced style seems wasted on this material. Read full review

Vicki Hyman

Sep 16, 2014

It's a bizarro comedy-cop procedural-mommy drama that does nothing well, and the murder mystery exceptionally badly. Read full review

Tim Goodman

Sep 17, 2014

It would be a maddening exercise to list all the elements in The Mysteries of Laura that are, at their core, asinine. Suffice it to say, avoid this at all costs. In a fall filled with bad new shows, it's one of the worst. Read full review

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tyiwhitcomb

Oct 27, 2014

Decent show....I am watching it for the comedy aspect. I am not tuning in because it's the next crime drama. There are plenty other shows for that. Pretty good show all in all.

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maxinee

Jun 7, 2016

I thought is was a great light tv show to watch in the evening. Laura and Jake were great and sorry to see it end. It was a nice show with problems with ex's working together, a boss that had problems of her own and how everyone slowly adjusted to each other in the work place.I enjoyedI thought is was a great light tv show to watch in the evening. Laura and Jake were great and sorry to see it end. It was a nice show with problems with ex's working together, a boss that had problems of her own and how everyone slowly adjusted to each other in the work place.I enjoyed watching them solve the problems of work and personal life. It was light enjoyable show... They all did a great job.… Expand

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EmmyPaden

Sep 19, 2014

I know I can't be the only one that loved the Pilot! Maybe it is because I understand and have been in her shoes, juggling work, kids, husband, work, cheating husband, work, divorce and work... I will admit that I am already a Debra Messing uber fan from Will and Grace. I was afraid that theI know I can't be the only one that loved the Pilot! Maybe it is because I understand and have been in her shoes, juggling work, kids, husband, work, cheating husband, work, divorce and work... I will admit that I am already a Debra Messing uber fan from Will and Grace. I was afraid that the new character would be like the old, but it isn't! She is funny and professional at the same time.... but then she is also frantic and worried about her kids. She is a great mom from what was in the Pilot! The divorce/possible reconciliation, her position on the police force while having style and GREAT SHOES and the new promotion of her husband are just three reasons I want to see Episode 2!! I believe we have a modern day Colombo flipped upside down!! If you didn't like the pilot, perhaps you should give it a second chance... Pilots are generally not as great as the rest of the premier season... I'll be watching!!!… Expand

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kjjmmc

Sep 22, 2014

As a fan of Debra Messing I can onlyvhope that the schizophrenic pattern of the pilot. Are cured by better writing to come in future shows. Nice on the job; awful at home...

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machias

Sep 28, 2015

The second season premiere revealed some cast changes that scream desperation. The new captain is way too icy for the vibe of the show, the bubbly Frankie is out. Laura's hot boyfriend is gone. The show feels way too crowded now and the vibe has gone too dark. I'd be surprised to see it lastThe second season premiere revealed some cast changes that scream desperation. The new captain is way too icy for the vibe of the show, the bubbly Frankie is out. Laura's hot boyfriend is gone. The show feels way too crowded now and the vibe has gone too dark. I'd be surprised to see it last the slated 13 episodes. Sorry Laura, the show is too dark and too much like other stuff now. Your originality is gone.… Expand

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Czarcasms

Oct 22, 2014

The role of Laura might be cute if her kids weren't little monsters from Hell who never get punished for anything they do, if Laura didn't abuse her roll (returning a used swimsuit, yuck; lying to the neighbor about his broken window, no), and if the writer's used a bit more intelligence inThe role of Laura might be cute if her kids weren't little monsters from Hell who never get punished for anything they do, if Laura didn't abuse her roll (returning a used swimsuit, yuck; lying to the neighbor about his broken window, no), and if the writer's used a bit more intelligence in the plot lines. Debra Messing is great with what's given her, but it will take more than her to make this hot mess work.… Expand

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Jlea

Oct 18, 2014

Hello, I started watching an episode of Mysteries of Laura, but didn't stay long. The show is bland. Who thinks up this stuff? If it's supposed to be satire, it's got lousy delivery. Debra Messing? Machine gun spitting out dialog. Please find insightful people to write shows and use actorsHello, I started watching an episode of Mysteries of Laura, but didn't stay long. The show is bland. Who thinks up this stuff? If it's supposed to be satire, it's got lousy delivery. Debra Messing? Machine gun spitting out dialog. Please find insightful people to write shows and use actors who know the difference between a sitcom and a drama. This generation is lame. Mysteries of Laura is no mystery, it stinks.… Expand

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