Procedurals & Dramas

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Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh and Isaiah Washington on Grey's Anatomy
The One Grey's Anatomy Character Shonda Rhimes Regrets Killing Isn't Who Fans Expect
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Grey's Anatomy has killed off main characters and love interests, but a guest star was the one character Shonda Rhimes didn't want to let go.

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Jason Gideon with a serious expression, standing outside a house on Criminal Minds
Why Mandy Patinkin's Jason Gideon Left Criminal Minds

Mandy Patinkin starred as FBI profiler Jason Gideon on Criminal Minds, but he only appeared in the first three seasons before disappearing.

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Paramount+'s Returning Crime Show Is Officially a Major Streaming Hit

After returning for a new season, this long-running crime series is a hit on Paramount+.

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The Rookie Spinoff Star Explains What Makes the New Show Different: 'A Little Bit More Rugged'

The Rookie: North star Jay Ellis explains why the hotly-anticipated spinoff series is "a little bit more rugged" than its fan-favorite predecessor.

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Tony DiNozzo, Ziva David, and Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs examine a case in NCIS
NCIS Quietly Stole Its Formula From 1 of CBS' Best Shows

NCIS has dominated television ratings, but it uses a formula nearly identical to that of another hit CBS show.

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CBS' Monk Replacement Show Officially Casts Tony Shalhoub
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The upcoming Monk replacement series at CBS has fittingly cast Tony Shalhoub.

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Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey with evidence in the background from True Detective
6 HBO Shows Better Than True Detective
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From systemic failure to mob life, HBO shows like The Sopranos and The Wire topped True Detective in storytelling, intensity, and performance.

Harry Bosch walks to a crime scene in Bosch Season 4, Ep. 4
Say Goodbye to Reacher as the King of Prime Video Thanks to Amazon's Historic New Bosch Strategy

The Bosch universe is redefining the approach to police procedural media franchises like no other show.

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Titus Welliver as Bosch drinking coffee in Bosch 'The Coping'
Bosch’s Most Powerful Quote Is Still the Greatest Line in Crime TV History

Harry Bosch's best quote defines some of the best fictional detectives on television.

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Boston Blue Star Reveals What's Holding Back Tom Selleck From Joining Blue Bloods Sequel

Sonequa Martin-Green comments on Tom Selleck joining the Blue Bloods offshoot in Season 2.

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Bob Odenkirk Reveals Whether Saul Goodman Is Still 'Slippin' Jimmy' After Better Call Saul Finale

Bob Odenkirk reveals if Jimmy McGill is still "Slippin' Jimmy" following the events of Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad.

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Christopher Meloni's Law & Order: SVU Return Gets Fantastic Update From Showrunner

Benson & Stabler's reunion is back on.

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James Gandolfini standing outside as Tony Soprano in The Sopranos
6 TV Antiheroes More Ruthless Than Tony Soprano

Tony Soprano is one of TV's most recognizable and ruthless antiheroes, but others, such as Walter White and Frank Castle, surpass him.

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Sheriff Country Boss Teases Mickey and Boone’s Romantic Future After Emotional Finale

Something romantic is cooking in Sheriff Country, but there's a reason that isn't ready yet.

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Frank Grillo's Forgotten 3-Part Sports Drama With 97% RT Audience Score Gets Reunion Tease From Star

It sounds closer to happening than not, and that has Frank Grillo fans excited.

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Fire Country Star Addresses Major Season 4 Exit & Season 5 Tease

One of the co-creators and stars of Fire Country opens up about what fans can expect in Season 5 after Season 4's multiple major shakeups.

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OA (actor Zeeko Zaki) and Maggie (actor Missy Peregrym) in FBI gear behind a grey car on FBI
CBS Is Officially Changing FBI's Maggie & OA Partnership After 8 Years
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It's the end of an era for FBI fans after almost a decade.

Stabler stands behind Benson as she looks down the street in Law and Order: SVU
Law & Order's Benson & Stabler Reunion Is Dead Thanks to a New Christopher Meloni Update

After Law & Order: Organized Crime was canceled, many fans hoped Stabler would return permanently to SVU, but that might not happen.

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Betty White guest-starring on Bones
9 Years Later, the Smartest Crime Show in TV History Remains 100% Untouchable

Nine years after its finale, the series remains the gold standard for crime TV and helped establish the blueprint for modern police procedural series.

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Grey's Anatomy Universe Officially Expands With First Spinoff In 2 Years
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The Grey's Anatomy universe is getting larger.

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