Testament / Homecut's TOP 7 Police Procedural TV Dramas
Yeah, I'm a bit of a geek for the old Cop Show. Ever since I was a kid staying up to watch the bits of late night TV that arent totally repellent with my big brother. Mostly wicked actors and scripts that explore the darker part of our human psyche innit? No CSI -Bruckheimer-imaginary-tech-overhyped-shizak. (Though I do like theme tune ininit).
7. Homicide: Life on The Street
Cult following from people that know all about Pemberton, Bayliss and Munch in Baltimore. Can vividly recall scene where detectives on the way to a crime scene discuss the finer points of theology. Exciting AND cerebral.
6. Prime Suspect
I dont care which series: Helen Mirren on killer form. Worldwide stardom awairts. Pow.
5. Spiral (or' Engrenages' as its known in France)
Apparently, this helped save French TV. Heavy. The double-meanings from the French title is lost in translation - Spiral/Gears.
Not only do we see the workings of the justice system, but also see bad choices sending people into a moral nosedives.
Dark. Kind of have to watch it through your fingers.
4. Conviction
Was on BBC 2 years back. Only lasted one series. Amazing. One of the best things the Beeb spent my license fee on I reckon. Twists, turns. I'm gonna buy another copy on DVD right now.
3. Cracker
Flawed and really arrogant psychologist helps Manchester police. Robbie Coltrane keeping it real. Also, I was an extra an episode. Look out for the kid the classroom with a high-top when it wasnt fashionable. Ouch.
2. Columbo
Yes bruv. Standard. Dunno what it is. The concept of the viewer knowing whodunit from the first scene. The cat and mouse. The underdog detective overcoming the evil mastermind. Or the fact the shabby, cigar chewing glass-eyed cop is one of the coolest brothers of all time.
1. The Wire.
Y'all knew tat was gonna be number one. The 'Illmatic' of Police Proecedural drmas. I know its definitely not family friendly, but its the realness! Belive the hype. EvERYONE hsould watch this. A Policeman friend of mine got into it because a crack dealer recommended it to him saying "Its just like real life". The fact that it has a message and something to say about the world...Its just deep. Enlightening. Edutainment for real.
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