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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

"It's a crime drama populated by flawed, funny, relatable people which, if feedback from real police officers is to be believed, isn't all that far from reality."

From BBC • May 19, 2026

A superhero crime drama set in the DC Universe, “Lanterns” will follow a pair of intergalactic cops as they investigate a murder somewhere in the Midwest.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The stars of legendary American crime drama "Charlie's Angels" reunited Monday at Los Angeles' PaleyFest to celebrate 50 years since the show catapulted the trio to fame.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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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