crime conventions

Crime Drama Opening Credits

Name of Show	Conventions	Music	Other Information – Relationships?  Style? UK or USA?
The Professionals (1977 – 1983)	Car smashing through window  People  running around Main actors are introduced Police office  technology Abandoned location Body builder Use of technology	Old Funky Fast the 70’s up beet catchy tune	Henchman (they do the dirty work) England Criminal court Lead characters are males Stylish haircut Gritty realism
Cagney And Lacey (1981-1988)	Use of technology Mostly females Office working Old people Crime scene Weapons Running Badges Undercover cops Uniform Arrest Hand cuffs Main characters introduced Grumpy Sargent Old police men Young hunk Token black guy	Old Catchy tune Jazzy Up beat Laughter Funky	Subway New York Twin towers Filmed before 2001 Friendly cops Be trail Friends Old hair style Brunette Old men The brunette is married The blond is not married and into shopping Know how to handle them self Blond is dressed up casual Grumpy boss still got work to do
The Bill (1984-2010)	Police cars Police chase Police men Mostly male Old men Police office Uniform Mixed gender Police uniform In the street Police station Cells Lock up Hats Good use of technology Communication Man  of action	Catchy Repetitive notes 80’s Sounds like police station	Old Grumpy England Mostly men 21st century Mixed gender Communication Repetitive Team effort Fighting crime Short hair for the men Long hair for the women Group effort No relationships Very popular show Solving crimes Not for an individual person
NYC 22 (2012 - Present)	Good use of technology] 21st century Cops Uniform Busses Graffiti Mixed gender Shops Weaponry Church Good lighting effects Part of New York Part of the city No police cars No sirens Only see the city Casual Good characters About New York city Police station cops	21st century Raps Gangs From the hood Street Links to the city	New York Up to date Music reflects the city Grew up from the streets Team effort Not about individual Mixed gender Religions Multi-cultural No relation ships 21st century