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The [[Cop Show]] is an idealized representation of the police. Morality [[Incredibly Lame Pun|is very black and white,]] being a cop is far more dangerous than it really is, shoot-outs are common, as are car chases. They always get their man. |
The [[Cop Show]] is an idealized representation of the police. Morality [[Incredibly Lame Pun|is very black and white,]] being a cop is far more dangerous than it really is, shoot-outs are common, as are car chases. They always get their man. |
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Specific variants: [[Buddy Cop Show]]. |
Specific variants: [[Buddy Cop Show]]. |
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Contrast with [[Police Procedural]], which is an idealized representation of police work. |
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Both the Police Procedural and the Cop Show are sometimes called "Precinct Shows". They share a common assumption: that the police are the good guys. |
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Latest revision as of 18:32, 19 March 2023
The Cop Show is an idealized representation of the police. Morality is very black and white, being a cop is far more dangerous than it really is, shoot-outs are common, as are car chases. They always get their man.
Specific variants: Buddy Cop Show.
Contrast with Police Procedural, which is an idealized representation of police work.
Both the Police Procedural and the Cop Show are sometimes called "Precinct Shows". They share a common assumption: that the police are the good guys.
See also: Crime-Time TV, Forensic Drama.
Pages in category "Cop Show"
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