Carrie wrote:
> I wonder if this development is about a general
trend
> toward larger casts. Everything seems to be
"ensemble" these days,
> and people working within police departments/FBI/CTU
etc lend
> themselves more to that dynamic. In my recollection,
the classic "PI"
> shows (Rockford, Columbo, etc) had a lead and a
couple supporting
> characters, but most of the stories revolved around
the 'case' which
> consisted of guest stars.
>
> Now I wonder if there is a trend toward largers
'casts' in PI fiction
> as well. Do people expect a more complicated web of
relationships
> than the classic PI story provided?
Not really, but I would love to see an ensemble P.I.
show.
SNOOPS, EYES and TOTAL SECURITY all tried it and flopped, but
it seems something like Joe Gores' DKA stories would be
naturals, especially if they could be done with the quality
of HILL STREET BLUES, HOMICIDE or THE WIRE.
It would probably have to be done by HBO or Showtime or
somebody like that, because the "Big Four" have no testicles
any more. Or at least no desire to prove otherwise.
Kevin
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