Mob Wives is called a "documentary soap opera" with good reason. It is a story about people who don't exist because there is no such thing as the Mob or Cosa Nostra or Mafia! But there are those living among us who know better. The housewives, parents, and children of mob and criminal related individuals are shadowy figures who live in the background of their powerful husbands and fathers until the bad guys get caught and must spend time behind bars. Then these formerly quiet and reserves ladies capably take matters in their own hands and go about their lives. The four Mob Wives include a group of friends who support each other while their men are away and it's no easy task to attempt to maintain a lifestyle they've become used to when the main bread winner of the family is away incarcerated. James Molinaro, who is President of the Borough of Staten Island in New York has declared the show is a disgrace because it portrays not only Italian Americans but also Staten Island itself as being lowlife and detrimental.

"The Lesson is Murder" is a TV show that follows a high school teacher named Emily Sanders who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation when one of her students is found dead. Emily is initially reluctant to get involved, but as she starts to uncover clues and realizes that the police may be overlooking important details, she becomes more invested in solving the case. Along the way, Emily must navigate the complex social dynamics of the school and deal with her own personal problems.

Lethal Weapon is a TV series based on the popular movie franchise of the same name. It follows two detectives, Roger Murtaugh and Martin Riggs, who are partnered together to fight crime in Los Angeles. Murtaugh is a seasoned detective who is just a few years from retirement, while Riggs is a former Navy SEAL with a troubled past. Despite their differences, the two work together to solve crimes and develop a close bond.

"Mare of Easttown" is an American crime drama limited series that premiered on HBO in 2021. The show is set in a small Pennsylvania town and follows Mare Sheehan, a local detective who is investigating a murder while dealing with personal and family problems.

"Elementary" is a television series that aired on CBS from 2012 to 2019. The show is a modern adaptation of the famous Sherlock Holmes stories, which were written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The main character, Sherlock Holmes, is played by Jonny Lee Miller, and his sidekick, Dr. Joan Watson, is played by Lucy Liu.

NYPD Blue is a police procedural drama TV show that aired on ABC from 1993 to 2005. The series follows the work and personal lives of the detectives of the fictional 15th Precinct of the NYPD in Manhattan. The show was known for its gritty portrayal of police work and controversial topics such as nudity, sex, and violence.