You can't trust the specials like the old-time coppers, so when a new tough-talking DA wants to clean the streets of crime (don't they all?) he ropes in three ageing police officers to wipe the city clean. Oh, and just to insert some spurious interest, he throws in with them a similarly venerable (and retired) con man. Hey presto: comedy.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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Three old cops are sent back on the streets to clean up crime their own way.

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