"hey, it's not all gritty realism! sit back and enjoy pastel colours and smugglers' blues. muster a 21st century scoff at their out of date slang and demeanour."
"don't get too comfy, tough. stone cold realism is where it's at these days, so snuggle up with vic mackey and co. as they abuse minorities and help single mum crackwhores."
"here's some classic policia brittania (zuh?). think you know gritty realism? this'll make your own life look like an ill-conceived danielle steel novel."
"ok, so technically these guys show up after it's all gone down, but it's certainly refreshing after all the grittiness. if you enjoy montages and close-ups of fibrous tissue, look no further."
"whaddaya mean they ain't the po-lice? if you're splashing people in an inappropriate manner they'll haul your ass to the beach hut. think it isn't gritty enough for you? there's sand everywhrere!"