In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and tv crime dramas?

Genres which are of thriller and action has a growing demand in many countries.
Therefore
, these
crime
novels and
TV
series
are becoming famous among the
audience
.
This
essay will elaborate the reasons for its popularity, followed by my opinion.
Firstly
, the twists and turns of the thriller and action keeps our adrenaline flowing, and activate a part of our brain
that is
normally not stimulated, which creates a feeling that can be very addictive.
Thus
, leading to a popularity among the
audience
.
Secondly
, there is a commercial value in place for
this
type of genres,
therefore
a lot of effort is being put into marketing the
TV
series
and novels.
Hence
, creating its own fan base.
Furthermore
, the casts in these
TV
series
are performed by well known individuals in the entertainment industry.
As a result
, these productions are becoming very popular in a short period of time. For an example:- The recent production of a
TV
series
called Citadel by Amazon, has invested around $300 Million, and the revenue estimation is $1 Billion, because its cast by some famous actress and actors in Hollywood.
As a result
, it has gained a massive popularity among the
audience
. In my opinion, these genres are exciting sources of entertainment, because it provides an insight into the justice system and the complexity of human behaviour.
Moreover
,
this
creates an open platform to discuss the social issues,
such
as corruption,
crime
and justice. For an instance:- The Netflix
series
“Dare Devil” shows how crimes are solved by investigating and bringing the criminals in front of justice. In conclusion, the surge in demand for
crime
novels and
TV
crime
dramas can be attributed to their ability to attract the
audience
,
while
opening a door to comment on how
crime
is happening in society.
Furthermore
, these fictions are an important cultural phenomenon that should be embraced and enjoyed for their significant contribution to society.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • phenomenon
  • intrigue
  • enigma
  • compelling
  • addictive
  • chilling
  • forensics
  • procedural
  • thriller
  • suspense
  • psychological
  • criminalistics
  • deviant
  • intricate
  • red herrings
  • misdirection
  • sardonically
  • socioeconomic
  • catharsis
  • moral ambiguity
  • multidimensional
  • protagonist
  • antagonist
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