I'm not sure how Popular Mechanics' journalistic jurisdiction reaches TV cop shows, but that magazine has its list of the 10 best ever such shows:
10. Hawaii 5-0 (original)
9. Wiseguy
8. Dragnet
7. Miami Vice
6. CSI: Miami
5. Law & Order
4. NYPD Blue
3. The Wire
2. The Shield
1. Hill Street Blues
Of these, I've watched many episodes of "Hawaii 5-0," "Miami Vice," "CSI: Miami," and every episode of "The Shield." ("The Wire" will join "The Shield" on my list this summer.) "Wiseguy" was on during a time, believe it or not, when I watched very little TV; otherwise, I think I would've liked it. I'll have to see if it streams or if it's on DVD to borrow from the library.
I've seen a few episodes of "Law & Order," and it's okay but not particularly interesting to me. The same is true for "Hill Street Blues."
As for the ones that I've seen a fair number of, I liked "Hawaii 5-0" but prefer the new version for its intentional comedy.
"Miami Vice" was groundbreaking at the time but the few times I've come across reruns now, it seems pretty dated.
"CSI: Miami" is one of my biggest guilty pleasures. It's so over-the-top ridiculous, with every one sauntering around, and David Caruso's penchant for taking his sunglasses off at the oddest times, not to mention the cheesy one-liners that end the teaser segment. I wait for it, grade it, and then see if I can come up with an even cheesier line.
"The Shield" is just fantastic.
How can Popular Mechanics have forgotten "Justified"? Hey, Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens counts as a cop, right? I mean, he chases down fugitives and brings them to justice.... "Justified" has season-long (and more) arcs, whipsmart dialogue, and a terrifically understated performance by Timothy Olyphant as Givens.
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