police procedural

NOUN

crime story

Synonyms

WEAK

crime drama

Example Sentences

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Claudia seeks the truth in a story that combines forensic puzzle, legal thriller and police procedural.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Their styles prove surprisingly complementary in this thoughtful and character-rich police procedural.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

“I think he’s right,” says Squibb, who loves police procedural shows and has several bookshelves filled with Scandinavian crime novels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2024

This military police procedural drama, still going strong after a staggering 21 seasons, has never been a favorite of critics.

From New York Times • May 28, 2024

Nathan Fillion leads the police procedural “The Rookie,” and Freddie Highmore returns for the seventh and final season of the hospital drama, “The Good Doctor” where he plays a surgeon with autism.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024