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Eccentric LAPD detective Michael Raines has what some would call a unique ability -- he's able to have detailed conversations with deceased crime victims. With their help, Raines is able to retrace their lives leading up to the murder, in hopes of finding the culprit. Naturally, this causes a bit of friction with his boss, Capt. Daniel Lewis, as well as with fellow officers Remy Boyer, Michelle Lance and civilian employee Carolyn. Raines is fortunately aided by ex-LAPD partner and full-time conscience Charlie. All the while, Raines struggles to accept his gift (or burden), as it forces him to examine his past.
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Critics Consensus
Raines is a conventional police drama that is elevated by Jeff Goldblum's charisma and quirky persona.
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Ed Bark
Uncle Barky
[Jeff] Goldblum is in almost every scene, and has lots of dialogue, too. Often it's delivered in a beaten-down, low-decibel monotone, making the character both hard to hear and bear.
Rated: C
Sep 24, 2019
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Hal Boedeker
Orlando Sentinel
Raines is an average, unoriginal series.
Sep 24, 2019
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Paul Brownfield
Los Angeles Times
I'd have preferred to watch Goldblum in an over-the-top noir projection than a projection of what networks know might actually last.
Sep 24, 2019
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Rob Owen
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
As close-ended procedurals go, "Raines" certainly offers an intriguing hook, but I'm not sure it's one with much staying power.
Sep 24, 2019
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Sierra Filucci
Common Sense Media
Though the series' premise has the potential for Ghost Whisperer-type cheesiness, it's classed up by [Jeff] Goldblum's quirky persona and tight writing.
Rated: 4/5
Sep 24, 2019
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Seth Freilich
Pajiba
If the tone settles down in the right direction, and if the storylines improve, this could be a fine addition to my personal viewing lineup. I don't think it'll ever be anything great, mind you, but not everything has to be great.
Jun 11, 2018
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Episode 1
Aired Mar 15, 2007
Pilot
A murdered woman haunts homicide detective Michael Raines' imagination and gives him hallucinations as he tries to piece together the puzzle he hopes will lead him to the killer.
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Episode 2
Aired Mar 22, 2007
Meet Juan Doe
When Raines identifies a partially decomposed body found in the Venice canals, he connects the victim to a Los Angeles councilman (A Martinez); Raines must see a psychiatrist.
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Episode 3
Aired Mar 30, 2007
Reconstructing Alice
When a homeless woman (Laurie Metcalf) is found murdered in an alley, Raines' investigation leads to a trail of deception and fraud.
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Episode 4
Aired Apr 6, 2007
Stone Dead
A former drug-dealer and aspiring comic-book illustrator is found dead; Samantha urges Raines to bring Charlie's son to see her about childhood trauma.
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Episode 5
Aired Apr 13, 2007
5th Step
Raines takes on the investigation into the death of a friend's wife, then uncovers a web of deceit underlying what appeared to be a straightforward case.
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Episode 6
Aired Apr 20, 2007
Inner Child
Raines' hallucinations are particularly troublesome as he investigates the rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl.
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Episode 7
Aired Apr 27, 2007
Closure
Raines' ex-wife (guest star Cynthia Watros) convinces him that her current husband's death was not an accident.
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