In Plain Sight

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Season 1
  • Network: USA
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 1, 2008
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 46
  3. Negative: 12 out of 46
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  1. DianneK.
    Jun 1, 2008
    8
    I may have a bias toward USA's "character driven" shows, but I enjoyed "In Plain Sight", just like I enjoy Monk, Psych, and Burn Notice. It's fun to have a female US Marshall tool around Albuquerque, and the stories in the premiere episode felt real. The dog days of summer reruns are a long-buried memory. We get good stuff now. I'm happy.
  2. JOrtiz
    Jun 2, 2008
    10
    It is great. Even though she seems a litlte flaky, it's very real, it gives her a realistic feel.
  3. Terry
    Jul 16, 2008
    9
    I really enjoy the show. I hope they leave it on.
  4. JeffH
    Aug 20, 2008
    9
    This show got better with almost every episode. I'm even starting to like de la Fuente's stiff-as-a-board character. I think it will settle in as a pretty great show after time. As to the plots... just think about some of the insane things that have happened on other workplace dramas like ER or Grey's. It's TV. If they just showed the boring days at work, then no one This show got better with almost every episode. I'm even starting to like de la Fuente's stiff-as-a-board character. I think it will settle in as a pretty great show after time. As to the plots... just think about some of the insane things that have happened on other workplace dramas like ER or Grey's. It's TV. If they just showed the boring days at work, then no one would watch.… Expand
  5. JimG.
    Jun 16, 2008
    9
    Mary McCormack is great. Although the pilot left a lot to be desired, really opening no new ground, the interplay between charactors was great. The storyline is also very interesting.
  6. JeanM.
    Jun 2, 2008
    1
    Show was a nothing. Little plot, no action, no interesting fights, uninteresting characters, and not even good scenery. Really poor. You lost this viewer.
  7. DanV.
    Jun 30, 2008
    7
    I would say better then that CBS msihap CSINY, the writing on that showmis horrific, but not as good as Numb3rs. I like Marys character, but the show does need better writing and less predictability. I must say there is some chemistry between Mary's and Marshalls character. Better chemistry between them then between Marys and Christian de-la-Fuente's character, which I might add I would say better then that CBS msihap CSINY, the writing on that showmis horrific, but not as good as Numb3rs. I like Marys character, but the show does need better writing and less predictability. I must say there is some chemistry between Mary's and Marshalls character. Better chemistry between them then between Marys and Christian de-la-Fuente's character, which I might add can be dropped from the show without loss. But I would have scored higher if it wasn't for the predictable nature of the show.… Expand
  8. EmiliaJ.
    Jun 5, 2008
    0
    When we don't even sit through an entire episode, you know we hated something, because usually we try to allow shows to find their rhythm. But this one's tone-deaf and flat-footed, and life's too short to watch execrable TV, even for Mary McCormack, whom I loved in "Broken Hearts Club".
  9. SheryJ.
    Jun 7, 2008
    0
    I really hope this was going to be something it was not---I disliked this show--I will never watch it again,,,and sincerely hope they drop it and try something original...this was so stupid....it really bothers me---I did not enjoy this--it was very stupid not entertaining.
  10. JohnR.
    Jul 4, 2008
    1
    Mary McCormack is drowning in this show! Her talent is wasted with the listless scripts, the very unfunny characters and the awful supporting cast. Put the show out of its misery.
  11. MissyH
    Jul 9, 2008
    9
    Not the greatest I've seen, but I certainly enjoy it and make a point of watching.
  12. KristinD.
    Aug 3, 2008
    8
    I have enjoyed the shows so far, although the writing could stand a bit of improvement. The characters are engaging and the banter is enjoyable.
  13. LisaM.
    Jun 19, 2008
    10
    love this show. it's a can't miss show. different from the same ols cop/law shows on now.
  14. SweeneyL.
    Jun 8, 2008
    8
    Pretty good summer show. The writing could be improved but the characters are amusing.
  15. TJG.
    Jul 1, 2008
    7
    It's alright for the weekly hour of a show, but not as good as burn notice. I hope that later episodes will be better.
  16. Ted
    Jul 18, 2008
    8
    Great partners and interesting stories make for fun viewing. The sophisticated banter in the icing on the cake but it's probably over the heads of a lot of viewers. Mom and sis add nothing, however.
  17. ChrisJ.
    Jul 6, 2008
    9
    The characters blend well. The story is pretty average but is made up but excellent characters, and actors. I enjoy the conversations they have. Action is abound in this show and is a nice change of pace. McCormack is a strong woman but isn't an overbearing or a feminist.
  18. GeorgeN.
    Jun 17, 2008
    10
    The writing and plot is not the greatest but the actors make this show worth watching.
  19. ErvinM.
    Jul 28, 2008
    4
    Could be a good show, but relegates stars to typical Hollywood dysfunctional characters. Nothing redeeming about current story plots. Predict short life w/o major rewrite. Too bad. I was a deputy US Marshal and know how interesting this program could be-challenging Law & Order.
  20. SwarleyStinson
    May 6, 2012
    5
    This shows main attraction is that being about WITSEC, it is therefore not a procedural. The problem is that some episodes are too much like a procedural, going through the usual motions trying to find out whats going on because the witness isn't telling them everything, and others are just plain boring. The witnesses themselves are just so uninteresting and there is no real sense ofThis shows main attraction is that being about WITSEC, it is therefore not a procedural. The problem is that some episodes are too much like a procedural, going through the usual motions trying to find out whats going on because the witness isn't telling them everything, and others are just plain boring. The witnesses themselves are just so uninteresting and there is no real sense of threat against them or end goal. Mary's attitude is 'lets babysit this scumbag who I hate but have to protect for my job until they become someone else's problem'. It also shows Mary's family like which is just boring. The show is not funny like many people have said although there are identifiable moments when it attempts to be funny. This shows premise gives it the opportunity to be more action based and serious and have the bad guys actually attacking the witnesses but it blew it.… Expand
  21. crimeshowgirl
    Oct 14, 2013
    3
    Could like this show if I wasn't so focused on her top lip heading North. Baaadddd boxtox job. She looks ridiculous. Take away the upper lip and the strained smile the script aint too bad
  22. notailroxy
    Jul 14, 2019
    10
    Great actors that seem to work well together. Enjoy the scripts. There are funny lines or scenes throughtout this show.

Awards & Rankings

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#73 Best TV Season of 2008
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#36 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008
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#19 Most Shared TV Season of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    40
    In Plain Sight is another attempt at mixing the jokey and the serious within a loose procedural format. But Sight’s writing is distressingly predictable, and McCormack’s character is the least interesting thing about the show.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Barry Garron
    40
    Apart from its New Mexico setting and its witness protection angle, little stands out here. Stories are less than suspenseful and characters are mainly two-dimensional.
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  3. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    80
    In Plain Sight is a definite for any summer TV To-Watch list; don't cross it off until you've seen at least one.
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