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The Sweeney was one of the first realistic crime dramas to be aired in Britain.

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Crime dramas

  • The Sweeney is considered to be the grandfather of realistic, British crime dramas.
  • The Sweeney offered something new for British audiences.
    • The audience felt they got a genuine insight into British policing.
    • The audience was exposed to compelling action and more dynamic characters.
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Blumler and Katz's theory

  • Blumler and Katz’s uses and gratifications theory can be applied to The Sweeney.
    • Blumler and Katz's theory considers why people use certain types of media and what gratifications they get from using them.
  • In terms of escapism, there are a plethora of action sequences in the set episode.
    • The action sequences provide conventional entertainment.
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Detective work

  • In The Sweeney, there is an emphasis on detective work.
  • The detective work is shown in a high amount of detail.
    • This makes it seem as though the audience is investigating with Jack Regan and George Carter.
  • The Sweeney provides the potential for surveillance.
    • For its time, The Sweeney provides an accurate portrayal of police procedure and aspects of corruption.

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