Cagney & Lacey
dramacrime
129
Competent
Engages without demanding much — watchable and reasonably crafted
Score Breakdown
Cognitive Stimulation/50
33
Educational Value/50
30
Craft & Quality/50
34
IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4)
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The TVI Take
Four Emmy wins for Outstanding Drama (1985-88) and multiple acting wins. Two female NYPD detectives balance police work with personal lives.
Moderate cognitive demands from the case work and character development. Educational value from its groundbreaking portrayal of professional women and social issues like breast cancer, alcoholism, and abortion.
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