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In Reply to: RE: The first cop show was the best? posted by Audiophilander on May 19, 2019 at 03:07:39

Thanks for the list of Peter Gunn, etal. I was in high school at the time, and Dad had priority on the one TV we had then so I didn't to get to see a lot of shows.

Lately, and for quite a while I've been watching UK cop shows--Even going back to Sherlock. Pretty much a mixed bag for me. Some good episodes, but some stinkers, as well. OK, one exception that I bought for home viewing was Rumpole of the Bailey. Yes, it was technically not a cop show, but Rumpole always defended those in trouble with the cops. Too bad the set I bought doesn't have subtitles.

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RE: TV cops - Audiophilander 03:11:53 05/20/19 (0)
I've collected quite a few European and U.K. series on DVD including many police detective dramas. Most of them hold up quite well. Definitely a different approach to writing with a bit more emphasis on character development than action in general. More recent police procedurals from the U.K. and Europe are often grittier than US efforts.

For instance, the Swedish Wallander 2005-2013 (the version starring Krister Henriksson) is one of the most gripping detective series ever from start to finish with a unique and brilliantly executed finali. Alas, the British reinterpretation starring Kenneth Branaugh pales in comparison and makes the character so boringly moody that the stories tend to get lost.

Cheers,
AuPh

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