Gripping prequel to the original Prime Suspect series, following the early career of WPC Jane Tennison in 1970s London. When the body of a teenage girl is found in the underground car park of a Hackney housing estate, probationer WPC Jane Tennison becomes immersed in her first murder investigation, under the wing of her boss, DCI Bradfield. Meanwhile, the family of local crime matriarch Renee Bentley are shaken by a violent attack.

Prequel to the original Prime Suspect series, following the early career of WPC Jane Tennison in 1970s London. As new evidence emerges, Julie Ann Collins' family are forced to acknowledge the brutal truth about her final days. Clifford Bentley is released from prison and returns to a hero's welcome, but is shaken when Bradfield confronts him about their shared past. Jane witnesses a violent attack that could threaten the entire investigation.

Prequel to the original Prime Suspect series, following the early career of WPC Jane Tennison in 1970s London. Following the arrest of the mysterious 'Oz', the investigation takes an unexpected twist. The Bentleys' plans are nearly blown out of the water by a visit from the police. As Jane's relationship with DI Bradfield develops, her integrity is tested and he asks her to make a decision with huge consequences for her future career.

Bradfield goes after the Bentleys, against his boss's orders. Meanwhile, Jane finds a vital clue in uncovering Julie Ann's killer.

Prequel to the original Prime Suspect series, following the early career of WPC Jane Tennison in 1970s London. In the last episode of the series, Jane finds herself in mortal danger as she makes a final discovery about Julie Ann's murder. The Bentley family make one last desperate stand following the bank job. Meanwhile the CID team deal with the fallout from the heist operation.