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Jesse Stone Movies: The Complete Watch Order & Why You Should Watch

The Jesse Stone film series is something everyone should have a look at! You will meet an awesome detective who struggles with alcoholism.

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A series about Jesse Stone, the detective who makes his mark on everyone. It has 9 films. These Movies are great standalone movies but watching the entire series really brings this detective and all the mysteries to life. It was developed for television, not just released in theaters.

It also got a boost because Tom Selleck, known for his role in Magnum P.I. is a big part of these amazing movies! The films are adapted from books. All these elements make it worth watching! It takes a more intentional approach, because these stories can be watched at random, too.

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The History of Jesse Stone:

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You see, the film series came to be thanks to Robert B. Parker who gave us Jesse Stone!

In the first film, Stone Cold (which came out in February 20, 2005) viewers were given an epic movie introduction!

  • The film is about how Jesse Stone has some rough moments in his career
  • He also leaves the Los Angeles Police Department
  • He moves to Massachusetts to find some peace.

A good reason to take the trip, he is in a great spot and becomes a police chief in this small town. He takes on the criminal element but he must confront some rough demons in his life.

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A Chronological Order To Watch:

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Even if you decide to jump into the series! That means finding a starting point that allows you to see all the different moments in Jesse Stone's world!

  • Stone Cold, even though it was released in 2005 is a story from 2006 in the storyline.

But it wasn't the only show! The other films were also super popular!

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Jesse Stone's Greatest Hits

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The first movie that is about "Jesse Stone" is not only about a great, memorable detective who's full of surprises! The film tells a more human story about the struggles and triumphs of a police officer in this small town.

  • Night Passage - the first story that follows the timeline for the movies - is the very first part! It also happens to be one of the fan favorites!
  • Death in Paradise was a super compelling story that's part of the chronology for the Jesse Stone universe!
  • Sea Change- the fourth part in this series was really special and brought even more fans! So it might be worth watching!
  • Thin Ice took fans on another epic mystery!
  • No Remorse
  • Innocents Lost
  • Benefit of the Doubt
  • Lost in Paradise

The film's focus has been solving crime, but for the fans it's the emotional ride that they are always in. They got to see Selleck as he got older! His characters are known to have gone through an interesting period as well! A huge change as in the original stories. Jesse was 35 at the beginning! It's amazing! The film gave viewers a more authentic storyline as they aged, it became a different dynamic!

For anyone who's watched "Blue Bloods". It's super cool that you get a whole different dynamic!

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A Powerful Police Officer

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When we take a deeper dive into these films, you learn that Jesse Stone is in some tough circumstances.

If "Magnum P.I." is more about action and adventure, this is about how people get through their tough moments!

Stone has a troubled past. In a quest to overcome the hard things that happened in his past he looks for the chance to do something good and find his own peace. These movies offer up some incredible scenes with a a great storyline about what a police officer goes through! Stone solves so many great crimes, with the help of a special friend his dog, Reggie.

For fans who haven't caught this epic series! These films take Tom Selleck and his talents in acting to the highest level. It truly makes "Jesse Stone" a remarkable and one-of-a-kind experience for the audience. You won't be able to help but get invested.

And what really pushes things over the edge? There's more to discover from this story and that is the "final episode." What was planned will bring audiences into a whole new perspective!

That final part, looks like it is going to make Jesse Stone go on a great ride! It was truly an incredible adventure.

id="what-fans-can-look-forward-to"> What Fans Can Look Forward To: Jesse Stone in a cap in Sea Change. Image

It seems that more Jesse Stone Movies are in the works!

There is a chance the final installment may happen! In fact, it may already be in production!

  • Fans are holding their breath and hoping that Tom Selleck is going to write, star in the new movie, which would be the 10th edition!

What's more special? The Jesse Stone franchise gave us some great stories for nearly a decade and has captivated millions. If you are looking for some good mysteries with an incredible amount of humor that's sprinkled in along the way! This series is truly special! It has a bit of everything, giving fans so much that makes the stories unforgettable. It gives the genre a truly amazing and remarkable journey!

What could be a great place to start? The series has an excellent Rotten Tomatoes score, and a lot of that is tied to this specific film that has garnered so much praise and critical success.

With these reviews that helped shape "Jesse Stone: Sea Change" is an amazing way to explore and discover this amazing series and the world it offers!

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