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TNT (ended 2011)

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Episode Guide

S 2 : Ep 10	The Feud	Aired 8/16/11
S 2 : Ep 9	Ten Little Memphians	Aired 8/9/11
S 2 : Ep 8	Identity Crisis	Aired 8/2/11
S 2 : Ep 7	Body of Evidence	Aired 7/26/11
S 2 : Ep 6	Troubled Waters	Aired 7/19/11

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Set against a blues backdrop, Memphis Beat focuses on a police detective played by Jason Lee. This TNT series hails from George Clooney's Smokehouse Pictures.

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Jason Lee	Dwight Hendricks
Sam Hennings	Charlie “Whitehead” White
DJ Qualls	Davey Sutton
Celia Weston	Paula Ann Hendricks
Leonard Earl Howze	Reginald Greenback
Alfre Woodard	Lt. Tanya Rice

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Another good show axed?!

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By cimrev1, Jan 25, 2013

It's getting to the point where any good show is doomed. We pay for a zillion channels and get stupid reality shows and Honey BooBoo! Talk about dumbing down America!

Memphis Beat was clever, original and had an attitude of its own. No wonder you cancelled it! I know it's futile to ask, but how about keeping a few shows around for those of us who appreciate writing and acting and mental stimulation? You might even consider reinstating Memphis Beat!moreless
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By unstablegramy, Mar 25, 2012

I really liked Memphis Beat. the only problem was with the 1 thin cop was in almost every episode. He needed to stay in the background more. Everytime we turned around there he was. I hope Memphis beat comes back again but with the other cop staying more in the background. He can come forward a little bit but not like he was. Too much time up front was the downfall of the Memphis beat.moreless
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Putting Jason Lee in with this group of excellent actors and stars really highlights just how bad of an actor he is.

4.0

By SirLars_68, Dec 14, 2011

What I like;

Alfre Woodard and D J Qualls both their characters and the way they are protrayed is excellent. The stories are inventive and the other characters are well thought out and play their parts fairly well.

What I don't like;

Jason Lee, and I loved Jason Lee in "My Name Is Earl", I think that was due to Jason Lee actually being a lovable doofus in real life and the character wasn't much of a stretch... but Dwight Hendricks is a VERY different character and he just doesn't have the chops to pull it off. Dwight Hendricks is a "do everything perfect" kinda guy and Jason's portrayal seems like he's just trying too damn hard. Worst of all is the stupid lip-syncing they feel they need to add into every episode. If you have an actor that can sing, then it's not a bad idea to have them belt out a tune when you can, but when you have an actor that CANNOT sing, having them lip sync (poorly) to a different singer each week is just plain insulting to the viewer. While Jason Lee is great, with amazing charisma and some decent comedy chops... he just doesn't have the skills to pull off this dramatic super-cop.

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I am a huge fan of Cop shows, and there are plenty around to keep me watching TV. I really enjoyed the Pilot for Memphis Beat.

7.5

By GlasgowDoug, Aug 27, 2011

I am a huge fan of Cop shows, and there are plenty around to keep me watching TV. I really enjoyed the Pilot for Memphis Beat. It was a good story and the characters were already coming to the fore. Dwight Hendricks is a pretty customer who flirts with the authorities but still gets the job done. Of course like all good shows he has to have his own little quirks and already in the Pilot these began to shine. It may have been a bit cheesy at the end with him singing Elvis but I guess that adds to his charm. The relationship with his new boss, Lt. Tanya Rice was nicely developed and I think there will be more good fireworks between them as the show progresses.

I do hope that they give this show a chance to develop, too many shows of late are getting cut before we even find out what's going on. I hope that Memphis Beat is not one of them!moreless
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Not a keeper, a least for me.

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By Arrix85, Aug 27, 2011

the show is not bad, it's a quite watchable hour, but for me there are two things that come to mind:

- I wouldn't watched again any episode.

- I wouldn't advise this show to anyone.

Hendricks is a good character, and his bond with Music and with the city of Memphis is commendable, but it's taking its toll: in every case the victim seem to be the city itself and this mechanism appears to be a little overused.

I don't know what to think of Hendricks's boss, too much of a mom, maybe? I can't decide. the rest of the cast feels like they're extras.

Again, the show doesn't disappoint, but it doesn't shine either. It's worrisome that a cable channel like TNT, made bold by growing ratings, seem to chase the broadcast networks in watered-down show, using safe formulas.moreless
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THIS BEAT WILL NOT GO ON

News Briefs: TNT Cancels Memphis Beat

Plus: Damages grabs Ryan Phillipe, Tweeters can get an advanced look at Grimm, and Guy Fieri might be a jerk.

By Tim Surette, Oct 15, 2011

CANCELED

TNT Pulls the Plug on HawthoRNe; Is Memphis Beat Next?

The medical drama is put down after three seasons and dwindling ratings; rumor has it Memphis Beat only a 50/50 chance of making it.

By Tim Surette, Sep 02, 2011

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cancelled? oh no
I just read on Ace show biz that TNT is not picking up a third season. i am so bummed http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/0004448...

By flwr1993, Oct 15, 2011

11/14/11

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Memphis Beat
I've been seeing the promos for Memphis Beat, and I'm convinced it's a show produced by Hollywood types who've maybe heard Memphis...

By nolefan32, May 23, 2010

08/24/11

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Jason Lee singing.
I saw the ending of the episode, "Don't Be Cruel". I loved that version of the song. Does anyone know whether or not this is Jason...

By sesey, Aug 18, 2010

09/02/10

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"I Want to Be Free" Season Finale?
I live in Portland, OR and have Comcast. In the episode description it says "I Want to Be Free" is the Season 1 Finale, but here t...

By holgatej77, Aug 30, 2010

09/02/10

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A Terrific New Show with New Orleans Charms
I'm very critical about tv shows and have only a handful that I watch on a regular basis. Memphis Beat quiclky became a favorite o...

By Hartful, Aug 26, 2010

08/26/10

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