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police procedural

NOUN
crime story
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A police procedural about Dutton family son Kayce Dutton, a character who now works as an investigator, “Marshals” premiered on CBS in March, having been produced by Sheridan but written by someone else.

From MarketWatch May 5, 2026

Their styles prove surprisingly complementary in this thoughtful and character-rich police procedural.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 14, 2025

ABC’s “Will Trent” is no ordinary police procedural.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2025

With the dynamic NBC police procedural “Hill Street Blues,” he leaned into this type even more.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2024

This military police procedural drama, still going strong after a staggering 21 seasons, has never been a favorite of critics.

From New York Times May 28, 2024



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