Summary
- In the world of detective dramas, the trope of the detective having personal issues and vices has become overly prevalent
- From alcoholism to violence, these flawed detectives are portrayed as troubled and dysfunctional
- The genre may benefit from moving away from this cliched portrayal and exploring new dimensions of characters
- The article questions whether it’s time to retire the trope of the defective detective and seek new ways to engage audiences
