crime drama

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The stars of legendary American crime drama "Charlie's Angels" reunited Monday at Los Angeles' PaleyFest to celebrate 50 years since the show catapulted the trio to fame.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

After a few commercials, Jordan picked up small television roles before his first real break, appearing in a season of the lauded HBO crime drama "The Wire" at age 15.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Director Elia Kazan’s crime drama takes the Oscar and Marlon Brando also wins for his portrayal of dockworker Terry Malloy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Its history helped inspire a season of the HBO crime drama “True Detective.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

So no crime drama for us because that's the real world.

From The Flying Stingaree by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)