Sienna Miller Starred In A Quirky Police Procedural Show That Was Canceled Far Too Soon

Sienna Miller, before achieving stardom as a movie star and fashion icon, made her mark on American audiences through the short-lived TV series Keen Eddie. Created by J.H. Wyman, who also helmed Almost Human and served as showrunner for Fringe, Keen Eddie focused on Eddie Arlette (Mark Valley), a confident NYPD detective who, after a botched drug bust, moves to London and joins Scotland Yard to track down an international narcotics ring.

Accompanied by his bull terrier Pete, Eddie relocates to a flat, only to discover it occupied by the subletter's daughter, Fiona Bickerton (Miller).

The series, which premiered on Fox in June 2003, received mixed reviews from critics. While Variety lauded its sharp dialogue and engaging leads, Entertainment Weekly deemed it a mixed bag, criticizing its hyper-editing and visual style. Despite the mixed reception, the show garnered an impressive 8.3 rating on IMDb, with fans praising its wit, humor, and the chemistry between Miller and Valley.

Keen Eddie aired just seven episodes on Fox before Fox canceled it in August 2003 due to low ratings, which averaged 2.2 rating and 6 share among adults 18 to 49 and 5.1 million viewers overall. However, Bravo stepped in to air the remaining six episodes starting in January 2004, allowing fans to experience the complete 13-episode run.

After the show's cancellation, Miller went on to star in major films such as Layer Cake and Alfie, earning acclaim for her performances in films like Foxcatcher and American Sniper, as well as television hits like Netflix's Anatomy of a Scandal.