I am obsessed with Unforgotten, Prime Suspect and Vera, starring Nicola Walker, Helen Mirren and Brenda Blethyn, respectively. These British shows feature middle-aged women whose hair, makeup and wardrobe convey a vibrant reality. Their lipstick wears off throughout the day and their faces carry the same smile lines, crow's feet and deepening furrow between the brows that mine has - the hard-won evidence of living.
These Detective Chief Inspectors (DCI) and Chief Superintendents (Ch Supt) run departments, command respect and obedience yet are flawed and complex; caring for aging parents, worrying about their children, wanting more from life amidst the messy reality portrayed.
#british-crime-dramas #middle-aged-female-detectives #authentic-representation #complex-characters #realistic-portrayal
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