Skip To ContentBrowse Audio DescriptionMoviesShowsLive SportsOriginalsBrandsCollectionsFree EpisodesSign InMoviesShowsLive SportsOriginalsBrandsCollectionsFree EpisodesMoviesShowsLive SportsOriginalsBrandsCollectionsFree EpisodesSign InSign UpSign InSign Up Now HelenPlayed by Jean SmartMare's mother. Opinionated, stubborn, a devout Catholic, Helen never holds back on her opinions, whether solicited or not.About the SeriesMare of EasttownKate Winslet stars in this series as a small-town detective who investigates a local murder as her own life crumbles around her.Learn MoreFeatured CharactersSee AllMare SheehanKate WinsletLori RossJulianne NicholsonSiobhan SheehanAngourie RiceDetective Colin ZabelEvan PetersErin McMenaminCailee SpaenyChief CarterJohn Douglas ThompsonCarrie LaydenSosie BaconHelenJean SmartDeacon Mark BurtonJames McardleFather Dan HastingsNeal HuffKenny McMenaminPatrick MurneyJohn RossJoe TippettRichard RyanGuy PearceFrank SheehanDavid DenmanYou May Also LikeFive DaysPerry MasonOur BoysThe WireBankstersThe World Between UsAlex CrossPhil SpectorThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective AgencyMurder on Middle BeachThe Murders at Starved RockBlack and Missing