Memphis Beat
Memphis Beat
Photo Credit: Justin Stephens/TNT
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Premiered:
- Network: TNT
- Category: Series
- Genre: Drama
- Type: Live Action
- Concept:Created by Liz W. Garcia & Joshua Harto
- Subject Matter: Police
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Season 1
Plot Synopsis
Dwight Hendricks is a quirky Memphis police detective with an intimate connection to the city, a passion for blues music and a close relationship with his mother Paula. Despite his impeccable instincts as a detective, Dwight's loose, relaxed style of police work rubs his demanding new boss, Lt. Tanya Rice, the wrong way. But Dwight may eventually win her over to a Memphis state of mind, especially when he takes the stage at his favorite hangout to perform a legendary song or two. Dwight has no problem impressing a younger cop, Davey Sutton, who fancies himself as Dwight's protege. Davey is not a dumb guy, but, more often than not, he's just a victim of trying too hard in his quest to be successful and appreciated. Keb' Mo' provides original compositions and performances for the show to supplement classic Memphis tracks, and Dwight performs music every episode as way of balancing out the heaviness of his work.
Cast
- Jason Lee - Dwight Hendricks
- Alfre Woodard - Lt. Tanya Rice
- D.J. Qualls - Davey Sutton
- Celia Weston - Paula Ann Hendricks
- Sam Hennings - Charlie 'Whitehead' White
- Leonard Earl Howze - Reginald Greenback
- Abraham Benrubi - Sgt. JC Lightfoot
Other Titles
- Previously known as Delta Blues
Production & Distribution
- Produced by Smokehouse Pictures
- Produced by Warner Horizon Television
Settings
- - Memphis, Tennessee USA