The Beat

The Beat is an American drama television series which was produced by Viacom Productions. It premiered on UPN on March 21, 2000, and ended after only six episodes a month later on April 25. Seven additional episodes were produced although they were never broadcast. Premise The series focuses on the day-to-day experiences of two uniformed police officers, Mike Dorrigan and Zane Marinelli, of the NYPD and their attempts to deal with day-to-day life with their girlfriends Elizabeth and Beatrice, and work in New York City. Cast Main Derek Cecil as Mike Dorigan Mark Ruffalo as Zane Marinelli Heather Burns as Beatrice Felsen Poppy Montgomery as Elizabeth Waclawek Tom Noonan as Howard Schmidt Lea DeLaria as Kathy Speck