SummaryIn Plain Sight follows the story of a Federal Marshal with the Witness Protection program who must hide her high-risk, high-impact job from her family. To those that know her, Mary Shannon is a glorified meter maid, but her real job is much more dangerous. She must oversee federal witnesses who have been relocated through the Witness Protection... Read More
In Plain Sight
5 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere:
Jan 1, 2008
Metascore
Mixed or Average
56
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.3
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
56
24% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
58% Mixed
22 Reviews
22 Reviews
18% Negative
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
80
Mary doesn't win 'em all, but In Plain Sight is a W for USA.
70
The plot and subplots of the premiere eventually deteriorate into pandemonium, but McCormack remains the steadying center that makes the show intelligible and, more important, involving. And, perhaps more important still, fun.
60
With this shaded tone and careful plotting going for it, In Plain Sight is a welcome addition to USA’s line-up of detective shows. Especially when it keeps focused on the new places and new identities, rather than the old memories.
50
In Plain Sight may not offer the newest characters on the block, but they're diverting, and at least they can spell.
50
It's all a bit ridiculous and the writing is scary, although the stars are first rate and the locales are pretty good too.
40
Apart from its New Mexico setting and its witness protection angle, little stands out here. Stories are less than suspenseful and characters are mainly two-dimensional.
30
Balancing comedy and drama within this sort of framework requires a delicate touch, and precious little about In Plain Sight achieves that equilibrium.
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.3
74% Positive
25 Ratings
25 Ratings
21% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
6% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Jan 18, 2024
10
Where did my review go? Great chemistry between the leads. Very creative plots. Humor and endearing human connections. Mary Mc is intriguing and astounding.I blew through all five seasons, was sad to be done.
Apr 25, 2021
4
Interesting show, the strength of which is the acting of the female lead. She's a powerhouse on screen. Highly recommended.
Production Company:
- Pirates' Cove Entertainment
- Universal Media Studios (UMS)
- Universal Cable Productions
Initial Release Date:Jan 1, 2008
Number of seasons:5 Seasons
Rating:TV-14
Awards
Prism Awards
• 2 Nominations
NAMIC Vision Awards
• 1 Nomination
ALMA Awards
• 1 Nomination
