The Mysteries of Laura

'The Mysteries of Laura' is an American series aired by NBC that originated as an adaptation of the Spanish series Los Misterios de Laura, which belongs to TVE. In it, we follow the adventures of Laura Diamond, a woman trying to balance her professional life with her personal life, which seems like an impossible task.

The series was produced by Universal Television and developed by Jeff Rake. It premiered in September 2014 and had two seasons and a total of 35 episodes before its cancellation in 2016. The production sought to combine police drama with elements of family comedy, standing out for its balance between case resolution and the protagonist's personal life. The series was well-received by the audience for its light and accessible tone within the procedural genre, although the critics had mixed feelings regarding its fidelity and adaptation of the original Spanish version.

The main cast was led by Debra Messing as Laura Diamond, while Josh Lucas played her ex-husband and boss, Jake Broderick. Jennifer Esposito portrayed one of her colleagues at the precinct, Max Jenkins, and Laz Alonso and Ian Harding rounded out the cast of detectives and assistants that enriched the police plots.

The Mysteries of Laura stood out for featuring a female police officer as the main protagonist who balanced her work with motherhood and personal relationships, showcasing the more human and everyday side of investigators. Although its run was limited, the series left a mark within NBC's catalog of light procedurals and served as an example of a successful international adaptation, inspiring interest in similar versions of foreign series in the American market.