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Los Angeles. Present day. Michael Raines, an eccentric but brilliant cop, solves murders in a very unusual way - he turns the victims into his partners. These visions are figments of Raines... See full summary »

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 Michael Raines (7 episodes, 2007)
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 Captain Dan Lewis (7 episodes, 2007)
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 Carolyn Crumley (7 episodes, 2007)
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 Sally Lance (7 episodes, 2007)
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 Remi Boyer (7 episodes, 2007)
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 Charlie Lincoln (7 episodes, 2007)
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 Dr. Samantha Kohl (6 episodes, 2007)
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 Chrystal (2 episodes, 2007)
Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanan ...
 Detective (2 episodes, 2007)
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Los Angeles. Present day. Michael Raines, an eccentric but brilliant cop, solves murders in a very unusual way - he turns the victims into his partners. These visions are figments of Raines' imagination, and he knows it, but when he can't make the dead disappear, he works with them to find the killer. Through his discussions, along with the evidence, Raines' image of the victim changes until he has a clear picture of what really happened. Only when the case is closed do the visions end. Other detectives question Raines' sanity, and occasionally so does he. However, as long as his unique methods are helping catch criminals, Raines imagines he'll be just fine. Written by everydayfun2004

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For Detective Raines ... There's a method to his madness.

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15 March 2007 (USA)  »

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While this series was cancelled, it seems to have been reborn across the pond as Stellan Skaarsgard's "River" (2015). See more »

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When the opening sequence begins the keypad on the door of Raines' car is missing but at the end of the sequence it is back on the door. See more »

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Perfect fit for Jeff Goldblum and good to see him again!
16 March 2007 | by (Myrtle Beach, SC) – See all my reviews

What a treat! We don't have to wait for a movie with just the right part to see Jeff. "Raines" is a perfect fit and it is a pleasure to see him on weekly TV! I was channel-surfing on my way to the History Channel, and, "Wow," I found Jeff and something surprisingly entertaining. "Raines" is different from the psychics in the current TV plots; a stressed-out detective having hallucinations is believable. I've grown older with Jeff watching him since "the Big Chill." Jeff seems to be one of those remarkable people who start out in acting with great performances and continues to deliver for his fans. Impressive. I may start to watch a regular series on TV again!


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