The original post: /r/television by /u/NoBSforGma on 2025-03-04 20:48:41.
One of the things I appreciate is real and actual teeth! Not veneers or implants; not perfectly white and perfectly sculpted teeth - but actual teeth with their flaws and discolorations. I am always put off by watching some show where someone who has been in combat for months, for instance, has perfectly white teeth!
Another thing I appreciate is that female detectives do not wear tight pants, revealing tops and high heels.
Women on these shows don’t have fake eyebrows or fake eyelashes and they do have fingernails that are their own. (No plumped up lips either.)
The men are also “imperfect” and it’s great! They are more human than the robot wanna-bes on some newer shows.
I’ve been fascinated recently by the British Inspector Alleyn series starring the incomparable Patrick Malahide.