Novel in its approach. At the base premise, the show utilised a mental illness to provide Raines with the mechanism to explore his own psyke. While at the same time providing the usually silent victims with a voice to comment on society. All was done quite well and provided a good dose of cop drama entertainment different from what is and was out there.
Each episode brought a different type of criminal case providing variety to the plots which were not the most elaborate, but served adequately to explore what the writers were aiming for - examination of society's issues through the main character Raines. Full of intelligent character development, we never really got the best of the supporting cast. I imagine that the plan was to filter them in later on, once Raines' ability to project hallucinations of the vicitms was explored to a basic level. This was something that provided more variety. For instance, using vicitims with different age groups, having one of his victims speak a language he couldnt understand, having to explain to a child about her grusome murder, victims with a personal connection and then having to deal multiple victims. All of these provided an extra layer of conflict for the hero to overcome. As well as solve the story.
Dialogue was good. With some episode having a handful of real belters. Sets and locations varied enough - though none really stood out. Yet as this show was more of an intellectual caper, they really only need to be good enough to support the premise.
Enjoyable. Different. Intelligent. A real shame it was cut in mid-stride.moreless
| S 1 : Ep 8 | Every Picture Tells a Story | ||
| S 1 : Ep 7 | Closure | Aired 4/27/07 | |
| S 1 : Ep 6 | Inner Child | Aired 4/20/07 | |
| S 1 : Ep 5 | The Fifth Step | Aired 4/13/07 | |
| S 1 : Ep 4 | Stone Dead | Aired 4/6/07 |
Show Summary
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In this drama from NBC Universal Television, LAPD Detective Michael Raines has the ability to have detailed conversations with deceased crime victims but by only using his imagination. This unique "talent" allows him to retrace the steps leading up to their murders and helps him to solve the cases. Although he also must also deal with the apparition of his dead partner, Raines won't stop until each killer is found and brought to justice.
Raines was created by Graham Yost and Frank Darabont is the executive producermoreless
Raines was created by Graham Yost and Frank Darabont is the executive producermoreless
 Jeff Goldblum |
Detective Michael Raines |
 Linda Park |
Sally Lance |
 Nicole Sullivan |
Carolyn Crumley |
 Matt Craven |
Captain Daniel Lewis |
 Dov Davidoff |
Remi Boyer |
 Malik Yoba |
Charlie Lincoln |
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SERIES STAR AND CREATOR CHAT ABOUT GHOSTS, HALLUCINATIONS, AND WHAT MIGHT BE YOUR NEW FAVORITE SHOW.
Jeff Goldblum and Graham Yost talk Raines
By Lila Holland, Mar 21, 2007
JEFF GOLDBLUM COP SHOW WILL PLOP INTO ER'S SPOT IN MARCH.
Raines' reign is coming
By Colin Mahan, Jan 19, 2007
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Closure
S 1 : Ep 7
Aired 4/27/07 (43:07)
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Inner Child
S 1 : Ep 6
Aired 4/20/07 (43:18)
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The Fifth Step
S 1 : Ep 5
Aired 4/13/07 (43:00)
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Stone Dead
S 1 : Ep 4
Aired 4/6/07 (43:18)
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© 2007 Gregg DeGuire/WireImage.com
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Mitch Haaseth/© 2006 NBC Universal Photo
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Mitch Haaseth/© 2006 NBC Universal Photo
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ghosts or psychosis
10/13/082Reply
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ugh
07/15/082Reply
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The Petition to save Raines
04/21/083Reply
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Confirmed for season two?
03/21/088Reply
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Raines on DVD?
03/21/084Reply
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characters with hidden agendas, family tragedy, good vs. evil, gritty crime scenarios, gunfights