police procedural

Example Sentences

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Claudia seeks the truth in a story that combines forensic puzzle, legal thriller and police procedural.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

“Fight Night” flirts with a variety of styles — blaxploitation, police procedural, social drama, the buddy-cop movie — which are successful on their own terms but don’t easily cohere.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 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

“Robert and Michelle often say it’s like a black, white and gray police procedural with the colorful Elsbeth plopped down in the middle of that,” Preston says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2024