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L.A. Dragnet

2003–2004 · 2 seasons

A grounded, procedural police drama that moves deliberately through investigations, with a veteran's weary voiceover lending quiet weight.

Created by: Dick Wolf, Jack Webb
Genres: Drama
Starring: Ed O'Neill, Desmond Harrington, Eva Longoria

Overview: Within L.A. incredibly diverse landscape, two dedicated cops are relentless when it comes to solving crime. Detective Joe Friday is a seasoned veteran who has seen it all. Through his voiceovers, viewers will gain insight into the crime investigation process, as well as hear the honest thoughts of a 21st century cop. Although a veteran of the beat, Friday still has the same passion and energy as his young partner, Frank Smith, who has recently been promoted to the robbery/homicide division from vice.

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Created by: Dick Wolf, Jack Webb
Genres: Drama
Starring: Ed O'Neill, Desmond Harrington, Eva Longoria

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
justice
work
morality
obsession
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Horror	2
Humour	2
Realism	8
Romance	1
Tension	6
Darkness	6
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	5

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Genres: drama
Created by: Dick Wolf, Jack Webb
Written by: Carter Harris, Dan Dworkin, Jay Beattie, Shannon Goss
Starring: Ed O'Neill, Desmond Harrington, Eva Longoria, Evan Parke, Christina Chang, Roselyn Sánchez, Ethan Embry, Amanda Fuller
Music: Mike Post
Cinematography: Russ T. Alsobrook, Bing Sokolsky
Length: 2 seasons, 22 episodes, 41 min each
Network: ABC
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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