Detective
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The premise
Detective Sergeant Malcolm Ainslie, a Catholic priest turned distinguished investigator for the police, has agreed to hear the confession of a convicted serial killer sentenced to death in a just a matter of hours. What he promises to reveal to Ainslie is the truth behind the crimes and the reason he confessed to the one crime Ainslie doesn't even believe he committed. What unfolds between the two men is a serpentine trail into both men's pasts based on the bestseller from master storyteller Arthur Hailey.
How unusual is it?
Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.
Who’s in it
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Did you know?
A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.
At 2h 51m it's a genuine epic by Hallmark standards — only about 58 of their movies run two hours or longer.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Among the lower-rated Hallmark movies — the median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog Detective belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Sgt. Malcolm Ainslie
LeadDetective and former priest
thoughtfulhauntedprincipledElroy Doil
AntagonistConvicted serial killer
The killer confessing to Ainslie
menacingmanipulativeCynthia Ernst
SupportingColleague
Figure from Ainslie's past
ambitiousDet. Rodriguez
SupportingDetective
Ainslie's colleague
dependableRuby Bowe
SupportingDetective
Ainslie's colleague
Karen Ainslie
SupportingAinslie's wife
Spouse
Questions people ask about Detective
Where can I watch Detective?
Detective is available via Shout! Factory TV. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Detective?
Detective runs about 2 hours and 51 minutes, and was released in 2005.
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