The Mysteries of Laura
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The Mysteries of Laura

Catching bad guys, raising naughty ones

Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two unruly twin boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband — also a cop — who just can't seem to sign the divorce papers. Between cleaning up after her boys and cleaning up the streets, she’d be the first to admit she has her “hot mess” moments in this hilariously authentic look at what it really means to be a “working mom” today. Somehow, she makes it all work with the help of her sexy and understanding partner, and things becomes even more complicated when her husband, ironically, becomes her boss at the precinct. For Laura, every day is a high-wire balancing act.

Mystery
Crime
Drama

Why watch this

Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two unruly twin boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband — also a cop — who just can't seem to sign the divorce papers. Between cleaning up after her boys and cleaning up the streets, she’d be the first to admit she has her “hot mess” moments in this hilariously authentic look at what it really means to be a “working mom” today. Somehow, she makes it all work with the help of her sexy and understanding partner, and things becomes even more complicated when her husband, ironically, becomes her boss at the precinct. For Laura, every day is a high-wire balancing act.

Released September 17, 2014

Quick facts

Language
en
Status
Canceled
Votes
113
Seasons
2

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Debra Messing

Debra Messing

Detective Laura Diamond

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Jake Broderick

Laz Alonso

Laz Alonso

Billy Soto

Janina Gavankar

Janina Gavankar

Meredith Bose

Max Jenkins

Max Jenkins

Max Carnegie

Callie Thorne

Callie Thorne

Captain Nancy Santiani

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