I like my television drama (especially when it is well produced; written; and cast.) ABCs "Detroit 1-8-7" is new to our primetime schedule here in Australia - currently being aired on Seven/Prime, and the pilot episode was enough to get me hooked. With David Zabel, of "ER" fame involved in its production, I am not surprised by its exceptional creative visual and sound quality. The show's documentary style of filmmaking and soundtrack captures the perfect tone of Detroit - similar to how "Law & Order" and "NYPD Blue" captured the tone of New York City; "Homicide: Life On The Street" captured the tone of Baltimore; and "SouthLAnd" captured the tone of south-central Los Angeles, "Detroit 1-8-7" is another new show in the line, including CBSs "Blue Bloods" and NBCs "Harry's Law" giving me such great viewing pleasure. Indeed, it appears we may be heading into a revival of what Robert J. Thompson has defined as the Second Golden Age of Television Drama. I'll applaud and throw bouquets if it gets a DVD release!!!!