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Most popular cop shows running now (like Law and Order) are pure fantasy, propaganda, and wishful thinking. They're made to present a much better version of rea
by buran77 4y ago
Most popular cop shows running now (like Law and Order) are pure fantasy, propaganda, and wishful thinking. They're made to present a much better version of reality because the real story would turn people's stomachs and lead to a level of unrest and distrust that would help no one in the short term, least of all the police.
And trying to make a show highlighting the dark side of policing would be close to impossible these days. Movie shooting relies a lot on the police for things like crowd and traffic control, and even for using real cops and equipment in some scenes. The police can make it very hard to continue effectively. It's the same story as with the Pentagon and military themed movies [0][1].
[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29835933 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29835933
[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22590378 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22590378
- robbintt 4y agoCheck out "We Own This City" on HBO now, a more modern view of "The Wire". Unfortunately the story is still wrapped in people getting caught and justice being served, but it's a start.
- dylan604 4y agoThe Wire is a work of fiction. We Own This City is based on a non-fiction book about actual cops convicted for the crimes they committed. They both are set in Baltimore, the same producer is involved, and there are many actors appearing in both series, but the story lines have nothing to do with each other. So not sure about the "modern view".