Difference between US and UK Crime dramas

Key differences between US and UK Crime Drama. Discuss what you think these key differences may be before revealing the suggestions.

UK

US

Series of 6 episodes

Season of 24 episodes

One or two writers

Team of writers

Complex relationships between characters

Simplistic relationships between characters

Small Cast

Large Ensemble Cast

These are typical features of UK and US Crime drama. There can be examples found that challenge these conventions.