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Hannibal (2013–2015), a psychological horror-thriller series developed by Bryan Fuller for NBC, is based on characters from Thomas Harris’ novels Red Dragon (1981), Hannibal (1999), and Hannibal Rising (2006). The show centers on the dynamic between FBI special investigator Will Graham and forensic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter, who becomes Graham’s greatest adversary yet also the only person who truly understands him. It premiered on NBC on April 4, 2013, with a 13-episode first season ordered. The pilot episode was directed by ...

Unit 7 (2012) is a gripping Spanish crime drama action thriller directed by Alberto Rodríguez and co-written with Rafael Cobos. This critically acclaimed film earned 16 Goya Award nominations. Set in Seville, Andalusia, the story unfolds in the four years leading up to the 1992 Universal Exposition. It portrays the significant social changes that accompanied this major event, focusing on the city’s transformation before and after the World Expo. The plot centers on the dedicated members of Unit 7, a fictional police unit known for their exceptional rate of drug ...

End of Watch (2012) is an American action thriller film written and directed by David Ayer. It follows the story of Los Angeles Police Department officers Brian Taylor and Mike Zavala, who are not only close friends but also partners in the LAPD’s Newton Division. The two are responsible for patrolling a high crime area in South Central. Taylor, a Marine Corps veteran, documents their duty as part of a college project following their return from an officer-involved shooting. During a public disturbance call, Tre, a member of the Bloods gang, directs racial slurs at Zavala, who responds by agreeing to engage in a ...

The Guard (2011), a buddy cop comedy from Ireland, is written and directed by John Michael McDonagh. It follows the story of Sergeant Gerry Boyle, an officer with the Garda Síochána in the Connemara district. Boyle is known for his brash and aggressive demeanor, often turning to drugs and alcohol while on duty. However, he also has a softer side and demonstrates care for his sick mother, Eileen. Along with his new colleague Aidan McBride, Boyle is tasked with investigating a murder that seems to be linked to an occult serial killer. During this time, he attends a briefing led by American FBI agent Wendell Everett who ...

Directed by Frédéric Jardin, Sleepless Night (2011) is a thrilling French-language action film. Co-written by Jardin and Nicolas Saada, the movie stars Tomer Sisley, Adel Bencherif, Julien Boisselier, Serge Riaboukine, and Pom Klementieff. It premiered at the Toronto International ...

Rampart (2011) is a gripping crime drama directed and co-written by Oren Moverman and James Ellroy. The film follows Dave Brown, a seasoned member of the LAPD’s Rampart Division with over two decades of experience. In the midst of training a new officer, Brown resorts to violence to extract information from a suspect regarding a meth lab location. After his shift, he returns home to his two daughters and two ex-wives, who also happen to be sisters. A late-night visit to a piano bar leads to a spontaneous one-night stand with a stranger. However, Brown’s fate ...

Courageous (2011) is an independent American Christian drama directed by Alex Kendrick and co-written by his brother, Stephen Kendrick. Nathan Hayes, a new deputy in Albany, Georgia, rushes to reclaim his stolen truck from a gas station. Despite being injured, he bravely retrieves the vehicle and finds relief when he sees his baby boy unharmed in the back. Upon arrival of the police, fellow deputies Adam Mitchell and Shane Fuller learn about Hayes’ recent move to their town. As they bond over work, we also catch glimpses of their personal lives: Mitchell’s ...

Cop Out (2010) is an American buddy cop action comedy directed and edited by Kevin Smith, with a screenplay by Mark and Robb Cullen. The film follows the story of veteran NYPD detectives James ‘Jimmy’ Monroe and Paul Hodges. Following a failed attempt to stop a robbery at a cell phone store, which resulted in an intense shootout and the escape of the suspect, the two are suspended pending an investigation. Meanwhile, Jimmy’s daughter Ava’s wedding is causing him great stress as he tries to find ways ...

The Other Guys (2010) is a buddy cop comedy directed by Adam McKay, who also co-wrote the script with Chris Henchy. The film follows the story of two officers from NYPD – Allen Gamble, a mild-mannered forensic accountant, and Terry Hoitz, a hot-tempered detective. Terry earned the infamous nickname “Yankee Clipper” after mistakenly shooting Derek Jeter during the World Series, leading to him being paired with Allen as his partner. However, they receive little respect from their fellow officers, especially detectives Martin and Fosse. The rest of the ...

Love Crime (2010), is a French thriller, featuring Ludivine Sagnier and Kristin Scott Thomas. Directed by the late Alain Corneau, it revolves around Isabelle, an ambitious and talented executive at an American corporation’s Paris office. Her boss, Christine, is equally driven and has a habit of taking credit for Isabelle’s work to secure a promotion to the New York branch. Feeling frustrated with this dynamic, Isabelle teams up with her colleague Daniel to surprise Christine with a successful project that ...

Southland (2009–2013), a crime drama TV series, was created by writer Ann Biderman and produced by Warner Bros. Television. It initially aired on NBC in 2009 for one season before being picked up by TNT for four more seasons from 2010 to 2013. The first season on NBC ran for seven episodes, airing from April 9 to May 21. Shortly after the finale, it was announced that Southland would return for a second season with an initial order of 13 episodes starting September 25. However, its premiere was pushed back to October 23 due to the need for more promotion. Unfortunately, two weeks before the scheduled premiere, ...

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) is an American black comedy crime drama film directed by is evacuating a police precinct. While packing up another officer’s locker, he discovers that a prisoner may still be inside despite the evacuation orders. He investigates and finds the prisoner at risk of drowning due to rising floodwaters. McDonagh and his partner, Stevie Pruit, debate whether to wait for the fire department or intervene themselves. Ultimately, McDonagh jumps in and rescues the prisoner, injuring his back in the process. He is prescribed Vicodin for pain management and is praised by the department for his bravery, receiving a medal and ...

Premiering on CBS on September 22, 2009, NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023) is an American action crime drama that combines elements of military and police genres. It centers around the Office of Special Projects, a specialized branch of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in Los Angeles that focuses on undercover assignments. This is the first spin-off of the successful series NCIS and the second installment in the franchise. The team is led by Special Agents Sam Hanna and Grisha Callen, who both work undercover under the guidance of Operations Manager Henrietta ‘Hetty’ Lange. Sam, an ex-Navy SEAL and dedicated family man, and Callen, a former ...

Directed by David Ayer, Street Kings (2008) is an American action thriller film. The protagonist, Tom Ludlow, is a detective for the LAPD’s Vice-Special unit who has struggled with alcoholism following his wife’s death. In his latest undercover mission, he arranges a meeting with Korean gangsters under the guise of a firearms deal as he believes they have abducted two teenage girls. During the encounter, Ludlow allows himself to be beaten and robbed before tracking them down using a device on his stolen vehicle. Upon arriving at their hideout, he takes swift action to eliminate the gang members, fabricates ...

Pride and Glory (2008), directed by Gavin O’Connor, is an American crime drama that follows the Tierney family. Patriarch Francis Tierney Sr., who serves as Assistant Chief of the New York City Police Department (NYPD), is joined by his wife Maureen, son Francis Jr. and daughter-in-law Abby, along with their three kids Caitlin, Francis III, and Bailey. The family also includes daughter Megan and her husband Jimmy Egan, along with their two children Shannon and Matthew. The 31st Precinct is in good hands with Deputy Inspector Franny at the helm, while his brother Ray works in the Missing Persons Squad after ...

Raines (2007), a seven-episode American police procedural TV show, follows the story of detective Michael Raines, played by Jeff Goldblum. Raines has a unique ability – he hallucinates the victims of the murders he is investigating. The show was created by Graham Yost and aired in spring 2007, receiving mixed reviews. In each episode, Raines returns to work after recovering from a shootout that claimed his partner’s life, Charlie Lincoln. As he delves deeper into each case, Raines involuntarily sees and talks to the victims as if they were still alive. These ...

Hot Fuzz (2007) is an action-packed buddy cop comedy directed by Edgar Wright and co-written by Wright and Simon Pegg. Pegg also takes on the lead role alongside Nick Frost. After his promotion to Sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Service, highly capable constable Nicholas Angel is transferred to Sandford, Gloucestershire – a quaint town that regularly wins the title of ‘Village of the Year’. Meanwhile, ...

The movie Miami Vice (2006) was written, directed, and co-produced by Michael Mann. Based on the hit TV show from the 1980s, for which Mann served as executive producer. While undercover at a club to arrest a pimp named Neptune, Miami-Dade detectives James ‘Sonny’ Crockett and Ricardo ‘Rico’ Tubbs receive an urgent call from their former informant Alonzo Stevens. Worried for his wife’s safety, Stevens reveals he is leaving town and asks Rico to check on her. It turns out that Stevens had been working as an FBI informant but has now been compromised. The detectives quickly contact FBI ...

16 Blocks (2006), an American action thriller film directed by Richard Donner, follows Jack Mosley, an alcoholic and jaded NYPD detective. Despite working a late shift the night before, his lieutenant orders him to escort Eddie Bunker, a witness in a police corruption case, from local custody to the courthouse 16 blocks away for a 10 a.m. grand jury hearing. Bunker tries to connect with Mosley by sharing his dreams of becoming a cake baker in Seattle with his sister whom he has never met. However, Mosley remains uninterested and makes a stop at a liquor store. Suddenly, they are attacked by a gunman and seek refuge in a ...

The American drama show, Dexter (2006–2013), was broadcast on Showtime for seven years, starting in October 2006 and ending in September 2013. It takes place in Miami and follows the story of Dexter Morgan, a forensics expert with a focus on analyzing bloodstains for the fictional Miami Metro Police Department. However, he also leads a covert double life as a vigilante serial killer. His targets are those who have escaped justice due to corruption or loopholes in the legal system. The show received positive reviews throughout its entire run, with the first four seasons receiving universal acclaim. However, as the series progressed, reception declined significantly. It ...