The First Deadly Sin
He's searching for a killer. She's searching for a miracle .... And time is running out.
CrimeDramaMysteryThrillernew york cityserial killerpolice detectiveaxe murderpolice vigilantismthoughts of retirementdying wifethrill killforensic evidencekidney diseaserogue detectivenypd detectives
A gritty procedural thriller about an aging detective hunting a serial killer while his wife dies of kidney disease, balancing professional obsession with personal loss.
A serial killer is stalking New York City. Inspector Edward Delaney is an NYPD detective, nearing retirement, who is trying to put together the pieces of the case. Are the victims somehow linked? What does the brutal method of death signify?
Essence
Ensemble
Frank Sinatra
Sgt. Edward X. Delaney
Faye Dunaway
Barbara Delaney
David Dukes
Daniel Blank
George Coe
Dr. Bernardi
Brenda Vaccaro
Monica Gilbert
Martin Gabel
Christopher Langley
James Whitmore
Dr. Sanford Ferguson
Anthony Zerbe
Captain Broughton
Joe Spinell
Charles Lipsky
Jeffrey DeMunn
Sgt. Fernandez Correlli
Eddie Jones
Curdy
James Hayden
Young Policeman
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Something gentler
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
