#crime tv genre

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[askblueandviolet]

Fave soap opera and fave true crime doc GO

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

Black Sabbath - TV Crimes

[dapperdelphina]

Peaky Blinders (2013-2022) | Episode 1

[themidnightcircusshow]

@heartofstanding tagged me in this meme months ago and unfortunately it took me this long to get to it because I had a mild crisis over how long it's been since I've read a novel, let alone one that I loved 😅 so this is nine of my favourite novels (not books, because if I included manga/short stories/comics/etc this would be giant)

0The Picture of Dorian Gray -- Oscar Wilde// Pyrrhus-- Mark Merlis//The Scarecrow--Ronald Hugh Morrieson//Unnatural History--Kate Osman//Tunnels of Blood--Darren Shan//The Coffin Dancer--Jeffery Deaver//Hero--Perry Moore//Frankenstein--Mary Shelley//One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest-- Ken Kasey

[biopanik]

I think what makes Dexter cringey despite the insane Miami Metro PD's incompetence is the fact that it was filmed in 2006. Like, of course it's gonna be edgy as shit. This aired on Showtime and had sex scenes. OF COURSE IT'S FOR EDGELORDS-

[alcego]

breaking out the mimosas at 9pm, time for teen wolf

[dragons-and-yellow-roses]

I kind of want to do a temperature blanket, but I don't care about the temperature, so I'm trying to think of something along the same format that's not as boring as temperature. I'm thinking maybe moon phases? I considered sunrise and sunset time, but it would require a lot of yarn and I'm not sure exactly how I would format it. Any ideas?

[wind-becomes-lightning]

Trope: Modern AU

No | rather not | I dunno | I guess | Sure | Yes | FUCK yes | Oh god you don’t even know |

It depends sooo much on the type of modern AU. I really do not like to read coffee shop, or flower shop or tattoo shop (with exception being KPZ's) Au's because they are all the same and kinda boring. I don't like Mafia, crime or detective or whatver mostly because I dont like the genre with other books either. But you can absolutely get me with Highschool, university (especially if its NOT american universities) and work place ones yea!

send me a trope and I rate it!

[sarcastic-salem]

🚨TW Abuse Mention🚨

Got bored and started watching the Dahmer Tapes on Netflix. I don’t know. I just kinda wanted to hear about it from him, Jeffrey Dahmer. I felt bad for him at first cause, ya know, no one is just born evil. Serial killers always have horrible childhoods full of some type abuse, and I think the reason serial killers were so common from the 1960s-90s is because child abuse was not considered a crime.

It was perfectly legal.

And a lot of people were fucked up by it, and according to the psychological theory of the cycle of abuse abuse victims are ten times more likely to grow up to become abusers themselves. Usually because of lack of mental healthcare.

So I just kinda feel like……Whenever I hear about a serial killer or something, I feel like its a tragic event for everyone involved including the killer. I mean, the fact that they had a terrible life doesn’t justify their actions at all. Its just that if people cared more about child abuse these things might have been prevented.

No one would have gotten hurt.

It makes me sick that I feel this way sometimes. It makes me wonder if I’m a monster because I feel empathy for these people. Then I remember the people they hurt — Jeffrey Dahmer’s victims, and I remember my grandfather and how I never really got closure when he died. I realized the victims’ families must feel that way every day since they lost their loved ones so abruptly, and it makes me ache for them because its not a feeling I would wish on anyone.

But any ounce of empathy I had left for Jeffrey Dahmer went out the fucking window when I heard him try to justify his crimes by saying he was the same as people who love horror movies. Fuck that fucking noise. That’s fucking sick.

[justabunchofdragons]

i wish we weren't monoconscious so i could clock out and give alex this v tired body. oug. would that be mean.maybe thatd be mean. i wouldn't do that anyway

[mariocki]

Stone: And that was the start of all your success.

Dee: [smiling] Depends what you mean by success.

Stone: But you do very well - we see your name on television all the time.

Dee: Ah! That's success, is it?

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Richard Harris, The Business of Murder (1981)

[ssmokyquartz]

I've been saying this for ages but true crime tv and shallow 18+ romance novels need to be cringe again. i don't care what anyone says, people are getting too comfortable talking about serial killers and violence online and taking pride in reading books deprived of any actual quality as if they were masterpieces of literature. some things should be enjoyed in secret and they have no place in mainstream media.

[cinema-hallucinations]

Prompt: Create a movie concept for a murder mystery occurring on the set of a reality tv show. Every action leading to the victim's (seemingly accidental) death has been recorded, but the footage remains ambiguous enough that all the contestants are potential culprits.

Title: Unscripted

Tagline: Frame by frame, she'll expose the truth.

Logline: The shocking death of "Survival Island's" flamboyant host, Cameron Thorne, during a live broadcast throws the show into chaos. Detective Riley Moore delves into the world of reality TV manipulation, deciphering a web of online hate, contestant rivalries, and hidden agendas to find the killer who turned a staged stunt into a deadly reality.

Characters:

Detective Riley Moore (40s): A tech-savvy and tenacious detective with a low tolerance for nonsense. She navigates the social media storm surrounding Cameron's death and distrusts the show's overproduced drama.

The Contestants: A mix of personalities vying for victory - a wilderness survival expert, a social media influencer with a loyal following, and a quiet loner with a knack for engineering.

Veronica Thorne (40s): Cameron's ex-wife, a savvy businesswoman and co-producer of "Survival Island." She's cunning and harbors a hidden resentment towards Cameron.

Cameron Thorne (Victim, 50s): The show's flamboyant and controversial host, known for pushing contestants to their limits. His on-camera demise ignites a media frenzy.

Plot Summary:

The dramatic climax of "Survival Island" features a staged escape from a crocodile enclosure. Cameron Thorne, the show's flamboyant host, is lowered into the dangerous area, microphone strapped on, promising viewers an adrenaline rush. Millions watch live as something goes terribly wrong. The camera captures Cameron's panicked screams before going dark. Technical difficulties, the show claims. But the internet explodes with speculation and accusations.

Detective Moore is called in to investigate what appears to be a tragic accident on live television. However, she quickly discovers inconsistencies in the footage and dives deep into the online world surrounding the show. A sea of #RIPCameron tributes hides a dark undercurrent – online hate messages, leaked emails exposing contestant rigging, and veiled threats directed at the host.

The contestants, each with their own ambitions and grievances, become prime suspects. The wilderness expert, known for his competitive edge, had a heated argument with Cameron before the stunt. The social media influencer, desperate for a win, may have seen Cameron as an obstacle. The loner, with his technical skills, could have easily rigged the escape mechanism.

Twists and Turns:

Viral Clues: Detective Moore follows cryptic messages hidden in contestant confessionals and social media posts, searching for clues amidst the carefully curated online personas.

The Ex-Factor: Veronica, Cameron's ex-wife and co-producer, provides a complex alibi and displays a suspicious interest in the show's insurance payout. Did their bitter divorce lead to a deadly plot?

The Power of the Edit: The show's editing team becomes a key source of information, revealing deleted scenes and hidden conversations that paint a different picture of Cameron's relationship with the contestants.

Climax:

With the pressure mounting and online speculation reaching a fever pitch, Detective Moore uncovers a hidden message embedded in the scrambled footage of Cameron's death. Using her tech skills and knowledge of social media, she deciphers the message, leading to the shocking revelation of the true culprit and their meticulously planned "accident."

Themes:

The dark side of reality TV: The film exposes the ruthless manipulation and exploitation that occur behind the scenes of reality shows, where the line between staged drama and genuine danger blurs.

The power of social media: The film explores how social media amplifies public opinion and can be used to fuel outrage and even violence.

The cost of fame: Cameron's death becomes a cautionary tale about the relentless pursuit of fame and the sacrifices it can demand.

Ending:

The true killer is apprehended, their carefully crafted facade shattered. The show is cancelled, leaving a stain on its reputation. In the final scene, Detective Moore scrolls through the now-silenced #RIPCameron hashtag, a reminder of the fleeting nature of online fame and the devastating consequences of manipulation.

[hollywoodoutbreak]

Having filmed several of its episodes prior to the start of last year's Hollywood strikes, The Irrational was one of the few new network television shows to debut during the fall season. It was able to build up enough of a following so that, once the strikes ended, more episodes were ordered, and the show's already been renewed for a second season on NBC. Jesse L. Martin, who stars in the behavioral crime procedural, said he's really excited about both the Season 2 pickup and the extra episodes added onto the first season, because that means the show will be able to come up with what he's sure will be an amazing season finale.  

The Irrational airs Mondays at 10/9c on NBC, and episodes start streaming the following day on Peacock.