Memphis Beat is a new show which had its premiere on TNT last night (June 22). Memphis Beat is a comedy drama which sees Jason Lee play a police detective in Memphis, hence the name of the show.

Jason Lee is best known for My Name Is Earl, but he has also starred in Alvin and The Chipmunks, and several Kevin Smith films. This role seems perfectly suited to him, however.

What’s good about Memphis Beat is it’s not your typical fast-paced cop thriller show. Instead, the story takes its time to unfold, with the characters fleshed out fully, and the whole thing cemented by the setting.

Memphis Beat seems to be receiving mixed reviews, with some loving its quirkiness and others suggesting it has no soul. Watch next week’s episode and make your own mind up. What’s to lose?