1. Crime Drama Opening Credits
Name of Show Conventions Music Other Information –
Relationships? Style?
UK or USA?
The Professionals
(1977 – 1983)
People running
Computers
Action
Working out
Main boss
Audio recorder
Upbeat
From the 70s
Funk
Action
UK
London
3 main actors
Spies
Realistic
Drama
All main characters Male
Cagney And Lacey
(1981-1988)
Police station
Chasing
Gun
NYPD
Handcuffed
Upbeat
Jazzy
80s music
Major key
New York
Comedy
ARRESTING SOMONE
2 strong FEMALES Different
Like shopping
Smart
The Bill
(1984-2010)
Police
Chasing
Uniform
Cars
Lock up
Repetitive
Catchy tune
Simple
Set in London
Mostly men
Old cars
Team working together
NYC 22
(2012 - Present)
Constant shots
Graffiti
From the city
No spoilers
Ethnically diverse
Hip hop
Rap
Jay-z
New York
Kids playing
USA