Why are TV detectives always sad? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 03-10-2018, 02:55 AM

http://www.vulture.com/2018/03/tv-de...ys-so-sad.html

"If the premise of a TV show is that a detective searches for justice, it follows that the detective will be almost unbearably sad," says Kathryn VanArendonk. "Her ability to do her job will occasionally be hindered by her alcoholism, or her post-traumatic stress, or her grief. A scene depicting professional competence will come hand in hand with a scene where the detective walks into his sad lonely apartment and eats out of a can while hunched on a mattress sitting on the floor. Searches for social justice are fueled by the need for personal vengeance. It’s so common, it’s now difficult to even imagine a happy detective."

robyrob · 03-10-2018, 04:26 PM

It's because they KNOW that they'll neb be as good as Frank Cannon

king of comedy · 03-12-2018, 07:21 PM

Ditto

JO Sweet Heart · 04-01-2018, 06:03 PM

My most favorite detective never was. I LOVE Jim Longworth from The Glades.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

P.S. WHO THE HECK SHOT THAT BEAUTIFUL PRECIOUS???!!!

03-10-2018, 02:55 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,496	Why are TV detectives always sad? http://www.vulture.com/2018/03/tv-de...ys-so-sad.html "If the premise of a TV show is that a detective searches for justice, it follows that the detective will be almost unbearably sad," says Kathryn VanArendonk. "Her ability to do her job will occasionally be hindered by her alcoholism, or her post-traumatic stress, or her grief. A scene depicting professional competence will come hand in hand with a scene where the detective walks into his sad lonely apartment and eats out of a can while hunched on a mattress sitting on the floor. Searches for social justice are fueled by the need for personal vengeance. It’s so common, it’s now difficult to even imagine a happy detective."

03-10-2018, 04:26 PM	#2
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,198	It's because they KNOW that they'll neb be as good as Frank Cannon
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04-01-2018, 06:03 PM	#4
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,882	My most favorite detective never was. I LOVE Jim Longworth from The Glades. God bless you always!!! Holly P.S. WHO THE HECK SHOT THAT BEAUTIFUL PRECIOUS???!!!
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03-12-2018, 07:21 PM	#3
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	Ditto