Body of Proof
Seen it?2011 | 3 seasons | 42 min | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Mare of Easttown or Bones, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 29 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
Dr. Megan Hunt was in a class of her own, a brilliant neurosurgeon at the top of her game. But her world is turned upside down when a devastating car accident puts an end to her time in the operating room. Megan resumes her career as a medical examiner, determined to solve the puzzle of who or what killed the victims.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 116K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12011 · 9 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday- Season 22011 · 20 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
- Season 32013 · 13 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Christopher Murphey
- Dana DelanyMegan Hunt
- Jeri RyanKate Murphy
- Mark ValleyTommy Sullivan
- Geoffrey ArendEthan Gross
- Windell MiddlebrooksCurtis Brumfield
- Elyes GabelAdam Lucas
- Mary MouserLacey Fleming