1. Crime Drama Opening Credits
Name of Show Conventions Music Other Information –
Relationships? Style?
UK or USA?
The Professionals
(1977 – 1983)
Chases, computers, action, working out,
driving, stunts, running, still shots of 3 main
characters, audio recorder
70’s stereotypical
music, upbeat funky,
cool, exciting
UK (London), main boss, two enforces, 3
main characters, villain of the week, spies,
thriller, gritty, action, tries to show the
audience it’s realistic as possible. Main
characters are all male
Cagney And Lacey
(1981-1988)
Chasing people
Police precinct
Info about the two cops
Guns used a lot
Police badges (NYPD)
Made before 2001 because the twin towers are
still there
Holding guns when showing actresses name
Upbeat, jazzy, fun style
is meant to be exciting
and a comedy but isn’t
gruesome
New York, USA
Two females characters (main stars)
One is married the other one likes shopping
They are two very different characters
Very good friends
Angry boss
The Bill
(1984-2010)
Sirens
Police cars
Chase scenes
Police station
Police uniform
Thug
Control room
Repeative, catchy,
simple, happens each
time a criminal is
involved the same
Music happens again
UK(London)
Mostly men characters
Old fashioned cars
Most were smiling
NYC 22
(2012 - Present)
Shots of the city set in poor parts of NY
Graffiti, police were on the sides of building
Modern location
Chaos and confusion everywhere
Modern rap music,
cool, street, represent
the city
New York USA
It’s got everyone like male female Asian
Hispanic. All working together to stop crime
