One of Robert B. Parkers best literary quirks is that his heroes often have significant flaws, and none is more flawed than Jesse Stone. A great cop with genius-level instincts for the truth, Jesse has almost uncontrolled weaknesses for alcohol and ex-wife Jen. This video is a depiction of the story that introduced Jesse to the world.
It opens with Jesse in California after being fired for being drunk on the job on the police force. He is standing on the edge of the ocean looking out, waiting for his body to process the alcohol so that he can safely drive to Paradise, Massachusetts. He is going there as he is a prime candidate for the job of chief of police. His constant and loyal companion is his dog Boomer.
To his surprise, Jesse is hired, even though he smells of alcohol when he is interviewed. He does not realize that the main decision-maker wants him for chief because he is convinced that he can control him. Jesse begins to settle in and form relationships with other people in town, both personal and professional.
When the former chief is murdered, Jesse is determined to find the killer and it is here the viewer begins to learn that Jesse is an unorthodox chief. His solution to a man violating a restraining order to avoid his ex-wife is unorthodox to say the least. It is that effective quirkiness that quickly endears Jesse to his fellow officers, people in the town and the viewers.
This is one of those serial movies where once you watch one, there is a strong urge to go on to the next one.
It opens with Jesse in California after being fired for being drunk on the job on the police force. He is standing on the edge of the ocean looking out, waiting for his body to process the alcohol so that he can safely drive to Paradise, Massachusetts. He is going there as he is a prime candidate for the job of chief of police. His constant and loyal companion is his dog Boomer.
To his surprise, Jesse is hired, even though he smells of alcohol when he is interviewed. He does not realize that the main decision-maker wants him for chief because he is convinced that he can control him. Jesse begins to settle in and form relationships with other people in town, both personal and professional.
When the former chief is murdered, Jesse is determined to find the killer and it is here the viewer begins to learn that Jesse is an unorthodox chief. His solution to a man violating a restraining order to avoid his ex-wife is unorthodox to say the least. It is that effective quirkiness that quickly endears Jesse to his fellow officers, people in the town and the viewers.
This is one of those serial movies where once you watch one, there is a strong urge to go on to the next one.