Viewers can never seem to get enough non-stop thrills and weekly justice on TV.
SinceColumbo, the TV market has seen profit and success the case-of-the-week law enforcement shows.
It’s no wonder every online grid has its fair share of law enforcement procedural shows in constant rotation.
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Spins-offs of other spin-offs get green-lit and renewed quarterly.
Adding bigger targets increases the weight of each episode and the tow on the characters.
The show ran for ten seasons on CBS after being canceled in 1996 by NBC after one season.
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Like most cases-of-the-week law enforcement shows,JAGhandled themes centering on military issues on the seas and homeland.
The show received rave reviews, earning three Primetime Emmys.
The successful show helped launch a new brand of law enforcement show genre with the massively popular spin-off franchiseNCIS.
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To date,NCIShas been renewed for its 21st season.
The show has since launched various otherNCIS-themed shows likeNCIS: Los AngelesandNCIS: New Orleans.
The performance of a lifetime fromJames Spader.
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Reddington promises to help capture some of the world’s worst criminals to make it escape jail time.
Spader gives a meaningful performance of a well-mannered criminal and non-stop spy thrilling action.
In addition to their work,Criminal Mindsalso dive into the personal lives of the agents.
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The show maintained its steady viewership and ratings throughout its run.
While the cases seemed fictional,Criminal Mindsexplored the psychology of criminals and help the audience better understand.
Much like the original,Hawaii Five-0maintains its unique blend of action and subtle comedy.
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Adding in modern themes ups the thrill much like many other cop shows.
Boreanaz steps right back in the procedural genre as a hardened commander.
With on-set consults from real-life SEALs members, theSEAL Teamshowcases the best of the best on a weekly basis.
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The Shieldis held in high regard for its real-life themes of corruption within law enforcement.
Chiklis shines in the lead role and helps round out a threatening cast of characters in the show.
In addition to high-risk missions,The Unitalso focuses on the personal lives of its members outside their job.
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Despite a strong start in viewership,The Unitonly lasted four seasons before its cancelation.
2’Chicago P.D.'
The second installment of the Wolf’sChicagofranchise,Chicago P.D.keeps in step with ever-crossingChicago Med,Chicago JusticeandChicago Fire.
The show has continued to grow with each passing year and maintains its pace of modern themes.
The show follows a small specialized team of detectives who solve sexual-related cases.
Created by Dick Wolf, the iconic series takes inspiration from real-life cases to loosely based episodes.
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The show has since become one of the longest-running primetime live-action shows in US history.
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