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crime drama

NOUN
police procedural


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Checking in: The British crime drama “Legends,” which dropped in early May, was a pleasant surprise.

From MarketWatch May 31, 2026

An investigation into alleged police corruption in South Africa has had the nation captivated - much like the second season of a successful Netflix crime drama.

From BBC May 30, 2026

“Origins” is a new entry in Starz’s “Power” crime drama franchise, which has shot in Brooklyn, Chicago and Yonkers, N.Y.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

Sharpe previously collaborated with Barton on the 2019 British crime drama “Giri/Haji.”

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2026

So no crime drama for us because that's the real world.

From The Flying Stingaree by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)




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