Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius - NTSC/0 - DVD

Jane seeks justice for a teenager who's wrongfully imprisoned for murder. She and Detective John work together to prove the teen's innocence and help reunite him with his mother.

James Franco and his team reimagine iconic scenes from classic films and TV shows with unexpected twists. Each episode features Franco and fellow actors, such as Scott Haze and Ahna O'Reilly, recreating famous moments by blending genres or introducing humorous elements. For example, they transform The Shining into a romantic comedy or merge Dirty Dancing with Reservoir Dogs. The series showcases Franco's playful approach to filmmaking, offering a fresh take on beloved cinematic moments.

This is the much-anticipated prequel to award-winning global hit Prime Suspect. Rewind to 1970s London to portray the early career of the formidable DCI Jane Tennison (Stefanie Martini), the role that established Dame Helen Mirren as a household name. We meet Jane as an ambitious 22-year-old probationary officer, starting out as a WPC in a world where chauvinism and rule-bending are the norm.