Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2002–2005) User Reviews (39)

Pretty good show!

[cal112hmb · 7/10 · 16 October 2009]

First off, let me just say that comparing this to other police/FBI dramas is not the right thing to do, although at first glance they appear to be in the same category as Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye. While this does deal with the true story of Sue Thomas and her admission into the FBI, the show takes time to shine the spotlight on Sue's difficulties adjusting to her new life and co-workers as much as it does following them on cases.

As far as a crime drama, this show is about average. However, you should really look at it as a biography of her life and dealing with her disability first. Since they do deal with that topic a lot, there are certain episodes where the writers tend to spell everything out for you in one scene rather than showing us what is going on so they can fit everything in that they want to. Unfortunately when they do that, the story suffers because of it and makes it seem like they are catering to grade school children rather than adults. However, the pacing is okay in most episodes, and it is rarely a big deal.

The actors are pretty top notch, especially Deanne Bray, whom I first discovered while watching Heroes. She shows her emotions better than most, probably because she has had to deal with a lot of roles that had little to no dialog. In this role, she actually has a TON of dialog, and I am always impressed by how well she can read lips and return conversation while hearing almost nothing. That must have taken years to get good at, and is pretty inspiring to say the least (much like the real Sue Thomas). The supporting cast, including her best friend and love interest, have great on-screen chemistry together. This is a bit surprising since I normally only see that with the main characters, but everybody on this show looks like they could be friends in real life.

All in all, it's a great family show if you are looking for a drama with little to no violence. Check it out on Animal Planet when it starts to syndicate; they picked it up because of Sue's dog Levi having a big role in the show. Levi is awesome, by the way. If you want to see a dog that can interpret sign language (and really, who DOESN'T want to see that???), then give this show a try.

Fantastic, Inspirational!

[stace-1 · 15 March 2004]

This programme is fantastic i love it! It teaches everyone that despite physical set backs you can do anything you set your mind to. Sue Thomas is an amazing woman, that many people should look to as a role model, particularly if they themselves have a disability. Its a truly inspirational story, that is well written and well acted, especially by Deanne Bray a deaf actress who is also an amazing role model for people with a disability by overcoming her limitations and becoming a fantastic actress and a science/maths teacher for deaf students. Sue Thomas:FBEye is warmly received and enjoyed by all genders and ages. watch it if you haven't already!

I wish the show had lasted more than three seasons

[danrs000008 · 10/10 · 6 September 2020]

I cannot add much to the reviews already written except to say that I did enjoy the show very much and recommend it to anyone. The real Sue Thomas was a very spiritual woman and that part of the show was portrayed very well by actress Deanne Bray. The show was not just about the FBI but it was about relationships and sometimes about forgiveness. I also appreciated the insight into the world of the deaf. I thought all of the main characters were fantastic (yes even agent Myles Leland who I thought was picked on a bit too much). I think it is obvious that the actors had great chemistry together. I really liked all the ladies in the show and not just because they were all gorgeous. Even the secondary actors who played recurring characters turned in great performances. I was especially impressed with the young actress who played the deaf girl Sammi as that actress had virtually no training. Of course I'm sure everyone will love Sue Thomas's dog Levi. He manages to steal many scenes in the show! the only thing I did not like about this show was the fact that it only lasted three seasons.

Way better than any of the CSI shows

[cabasaexpert351 · 9/10 · 25 February 2005]

I love this show and I think it is way better than any of the CSI shows. I think that it has better stories and the characters have more depth and there is more meaning in the character's relationships with each other. Sue is a genuinely kind character and it shows in her work and in her encounters with people. I am, however, getting frustrated because it's so obvious that her and Jack like each other so I wish that they would just hook up. I also like the fact that there is a good balance between the seriousness of their line of work and comedy relief in their need to be human and laugh. I also have to say that Sue's dog is so cute!!!!!!!!!!

Sue thomas FBeye - outstanding!!

[mfbrady-01510 · 10/10 · 8 March 2020]

I just watched the entire series and totally fell in love with the cast and this show. It is outstanding!! Really wish they would have a reuinion show!!

Best feel-good series

[lynwalt · 10/10 · 11 May 2020]

The excellent storyline and outstanding acting make this series one of the best I have ever watched. I was so disappointed to have it come to an end after only 3 seasons.

So far it's okay

[ginabielallarde · 2/10 · 15 June 2022]

I'm just on my 4th episode of season 1. Noticed that she's is always screwing up the case, however at the end it all works out. I love Levi though. I watch this show to see him. Who knows I might enjoy her character & the entire show after a few more episodes. Will see.

Sue Thomas F.B.Eye

[italia_goalielife · 10/10 · 29 April 2006]

Sue Thomas F.B.Eye is a great show. I watch Sue Thomas all the time and I can't get enough of it and I love it! There a great story line and the relationship between Jack Hudson and Sue Thomas makes the show more interesting and I can't forget about the cute GoldenRetiver "Levi" who is a great aspect to the show. The cases are great and the way Sue can read lips is a very cool talent. I hope they keep on making more episodes and that Jack and Sue end up together because you know it was meant to be. It seems that the F.B.I agents get along great and they seem to have a good connection because on the show, when one agent is down the other agents have that persons back. The cast they picked for the show is great I don't think you can have a better group of actors working together.

Garbage TV

[io_mann · 1/10 · 4 August 2008]

When watching this show you are not quite sure whether it is the story or the acting that is more annoying. First of all, the storyline of each episode is very predictable, the writers must have used every cliché possible, you can guess not only the general plot, but the arrangement of the scenes and also the lines of each character, making the show some sort of a collage of every police series out there. On the top of it all comes the "message" of the show, that the good are good and the bad are bad and that at the end of the day the good shall prevail and that we should all love each other, be better man and better citizens, all done in the most ostensible manner. The actors, as the vehicles of this message and nothing more than that, will use a limited set of acting skills: the "I am a good carrying person" smile, the concerned look and the "victory is ours" body posture, while the bad guys have the "I'm a bad one" frowning and the "you caught me" look, followed by the "I'm good for nothing and I should be removed from society" head banding (this kind of also sums up the general development of each show). True story or not, the show is garbage, yet another proof that producers don't give a s**t about viewers, that we are all thought to be idiots. Well this series makes every possible attempt to idiotize the living brains out of you.

a good crime drama

[GURNEYRAMPART · 22 June 2003]

The program focuses on a deaf cop who solves crimes in a FBI task force. The show is a crime drama but the show also deals with the disability the main character has and how she deals with it each day. This appraoch is unusual in broadcast tv and makes for the unusual appeal of this program. SUE THOMAS is a good show; it's a good crime drama and drama period.

technical accuracy is a swing and a miss, but stil a good show

[MiketheWhistle · 9/10 · 6 June 2020]

Stumbled on this show long after canceled, and truly enjoy it especially Levi. I especially like that they used an actual deaf actress versus an actor pretending. Without a doubt, Levi is a great dog actor and steals many scenes especially in the pilot.

With respect to accuracy though, the show is horrible but I'm ok with that because I can enjoy entertainment shows that aren't documentaries. First off, the logo in the opening is wrong. Second, almost all the cases would have been handled out of the DC Field Office and not the FBI HQ. In the pilot, Sue is shown carrying a gun, and it appears to be the only time she does, and unfortunately in the case of her being deaf, she would never be authorized to carry a firearm. There are little errors like this in most ep's, but again as I said this isn't a documentary, so as long as one doesn't watch it to "learn" it's cook.

So you should enjoy the show, because it's really well done.

Best Crime Drama Inspirational we've ever watched

[garypederson-27170 · 10/10 · 1 November 2020]

We just finished watching all 3 seasons of Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye and it was by far the best crime/drama/inspirational series we have ever watched. We were sad to see it end but the last episode implied there would be more. We really hope that's true. We absolutely loved every episode. The characters were real, funny and believable. The romance which was beginning is something we're hoping to see more of. PLEASE CONTINUE THE SERIES.

I love this show.

[glorioreo · 10/10 · 20 March 2018]

I just watched all three seasons and was sorry when it came to an end. I loved the actors and their characters (and the dog too) and how they all interacted with each other. The story lines were quite good with just the right amount of seriousness and humor, although there were times when I thought the writers stretched credibility just a tad. But that didn't ruin the show for me one bit. And, without giving anything away, I loved the cameo in the last episode of Season 1 and Season 3. Brilliant idea. If you like shows with heart, you should try this one. I wish there had been more seasons.

how I feel about Sue Thomas F.B.Eye

[btruckno1 · 10/10 · 10 April 2006]

I have only started watching this show in the last month, but, now place it among my top five favorite shows of all-time. The reasons are:1) that it's based on facts, as are the story lines used in the show. 2) The main character is played by a deaf person, which makes the show believable. 3) Each show has a good message for all to see. 4) all the actors do a good job, and the chemistry of the cast works well.

I would recommend "Sue Thomas F.B. Eye to anybody. I wish Hollywierd (oops Hollywood) would get a clue, that people actually want to watch shows that have a good message and that are about the overall good of at least some people. It is a shame that Hollywood continues to promote ideals that do not line up with what the majority of people feel and think.

Intellectual audience target

[rw101076 · 1/10 · 28 July 2008]

Although this seems to be quite an old show (2002), I watched my first ever episode last night and I have to say it has to be the worst show . . . ever.

I am not one for placing comments but I was so shocked that a show could exist that blatantly tries to pander to, and I am only assuming that this was their target audience, children under 12 years old or people with a less than average IQ.

The episode I was subjected to last night contained so many disjointed story lines, tried to include EVERY possible plot summary imaginable and all the while trying to preach about friendship, family, religion and politics !!!.

Basic story that they covered in the episode: Frat House hazing gone wrong wrong with too much alcohol - Death Turns out to be Senators son who wants FBI to investigate. Death is actually murder by peanut allergy Senator thinks it could be his sworn enemy and childhood best friend who did this because Senator was taking money for his votes for legislation but eventually got a conscience and said 'no' to mean mulit millionaire. Everybody a suspect but all have the usual alibi (ex-girlfriend student shagging a married teacher so had to lie, disgruntled student who was reported by victim actually had life changing experience, Senators enemy did not pay desperate student to kill sworn enemies son, he gives money freely to lots of broke students). All the while the heroine of this dribble has her niece staying who is 'at that age' and has a crush on a boy, who she eventually gets the courage to talk to with the assistance of her aunty, but only to dump him because the 'in' girls says he is not good enough and so to keep in with them she dumps him. Don't worry, she gets back with boy after she learns the truth about life and the 'in' girls drop her, Aunty also explains that God is the only one who truly she can rely on (I was almost sick at this point).

This 'drama' gets even better when Sue and her FBI team find out who the killer is . . . your gonna laugh at this, i sure did . . .

It is one of the Frat boys who only a year ago found out he was adopted and that his real dad is an International terrorist and he is trying to impressive real daddy by killing boy and planting bomb at funeral . . . . . . .

The characters are cardboard the acting is cardboard the continuity is cardboard the story is cardboard Anybody who says that they love this show has cardboard for a brain

Why the writers of this show have tried to pack in EVERY eventuality into the one show means that they obviously have no faith in the character development or actors capability to carry off a simple plot line. Watching this show is like watching 'Last Action Hero' with Arnie killing 5'000 people with a tooth pick, except Arnie is a better actor (wow, never thought there would be a day that i would say that !!)

In the words of the Simpsons beloved character 'comic book guy' . . . .

WORST TV SHOW . . . . . EVER.

A special show

[elijahcable · 9/10 · 12 March 2022]

This show achieves that special feeling that few shows can achieve, that chemistry between actors that translates through the screen. There is just something about the writing and the acting that is special.

Although this show didn't have the biggest budget and some of the technology doesn't hold up, this show is a true hidden gem.

Not a gritty drama or super realistic, but this show has became a personal favorits.

God!!!

[ukbambi · 1/10 · 14 April 2015]

Tacky, sentimental, overly religious cheese fest! How this managed to get the go ahead from the pilot episodes is beyond me. Even at Christmas when the TV is flooded with unheard of, awfully acted cheesy films have I have never had the misfortune of being as bored to tears as this.

The review rules state it needs to be at least a certain number of lines long however I am struggling to think of other ways to say utterly cringeworthy!

I am a dog lover and even levi didn't help pass the dreadful minutes! And the candy shop speech! OH PLEASE...

One of the Best Shows on Television of All Time

[caprig · 10 April 2006]

We met Sue Thomas in the early 1990's and for years, that encounter affected our lives. Sue was an inspiration to us and we thought of her often. When we first heard of this series, we were not sure what to expect, but quickly the beauty of the cast and writing captured our hearts.

The actors are PERFECTLY cast, the writing is impeccable, and the story lines are fabulous. We never have seen a show with such consistent high quality writing. Deanne Bray captures Sue's qualities beautifully.

This show is one of the all time classic shows that never should have been canceled. I only wish that more people would have seen it before it was unfairly canceled. We all cried at the last episode of this series (including my husband, who just does not get that involved with TV). We had felt like we were saying good bye to family members. This series was one of a kind.

Sue Thomas FB Eye

[paupaurenwick · 10/10 · 2 March 2012]

I wish that this series produces new episodes, new seasons! This series is so good, and I am really sad that it is stopped(arrested)! Many spectators like this series, and we want that she(it) continues! When we look at this series, it makes us the good(property), the love story between Jack and Sue is so evident, when we want to know absolutely the continuation(suite)! I am really disappointed that the series ends like that. I am maybe made too much hope, but I hope that the actors and the producer (s) of this series will see my message and will continue this series! I insist, even if it is not easy, many persons in the world believe in the series including in you! I wait for the answer as quickly as possible! Thank you.

One of the best

[terrycashin · 10/10 · 17 November 2006]

Rarely do we get a detective series on TV that does not follow the stale old formula; murder/car chase/punch up/tough cop wins again! Boring! Unfortunately, Hollywood, etc. churns out this drivel endlessly. Sue Thomas was different. It had characters that you cared about--even the one or two you didn't like. The story line could quite easily have become repetitive--Sue reads lips and solves the crime. Instead the writers created interesting and enthralling stories that brought us back week after week.

I suspect that the lack of viewers had much to do with the title. "Sue Thomas" does not shout crime/detective/mystery. And the "F.B. Eye" made no sense at all. Sue was deaf! Not blind! Bottom line is that anyone searching the TV listings for a good cop show would probably pass this one by. We did! We didn't discover it until the show was cancelled!

Sue Thomas F.B.Eye Excellent.

[gallant-girl9 · 10/10 · 16 June 2006]

I would like to say that Sue Thomas F.B.Eye is one of the most enjoyable program's on TV, terrific actors and cant forget Levi who I adore...in fact I love the whole cast, they work so beautifully together!.

Why did it ever have to end :( did Sue and Jack ever get married? I so hope it would turn out that way ... Is there any chance of Sue Thomas F.B.Eye returning? It's a pleasure to watch this without any fear of being offended as the story lines are well written and the story does not go over the top, but what it has going for it more then any others, are the wit and humour between everyone, yes, including Levi .

Good luck to all on that amazing program .

Wish for TV Movie as Sequel

[svLandSave-1 · 10/10 · 15 March 2008]

this was one of THEE Greatest, GR888est, series of all time ...

I never understand when a network has classy, BELIEVABLE characters and TRUE to life plots, based on a True person, played by an authentic actress ...

WHY DO Networks, OR sponsors, OR any of the powers that be LET THIS KIND OF SHOW just go away !!!

I miss it terribly AND very glad I have most of the episodes on DVD...

But really would like to see One more Great episode in the form of a Case AND Jack & Sue getting married !!!!!

I wish, I wish, But ....

Thanks for allowing me my written words of PRAISE for Show "Sue Thomas, FBEye

Absolutely awful

[Photoguy80 · 1/10 · 18 January 2024]

I've never seen anything worse than this, sorry. I don't know which is worse, the acting or the writing. I hate being critical, but this is so bad that it prompted me to write my first review on here. This comes on in a break room at one of my job sites. You could torture our enemies by making them watch this. There, I said it. I see all of these rave reviews and wonder what people are thinking. Am I missing something??? Generally I love this genre and give most things a chance. Unfortunately I have no choice in the matter. Dialogue is predictable and by predictable, I mean nauseating. Maybe it's put on to make people not over stay their breaks.

The Boy Meets World episode

[dianegoodson · 10/10 · 20 March 2022]

I like most of it, until the scary part at the end. That could really happen today to anyone.

The third series is what TCT is showing now. Deanne Bray does a great job of playing Sue Thomas! She is the best actress in my opinion.