Open Threads

The Day Thread Puts On Its Game Face And Looks Directly Into the Camera (11/13)

The header photo is a promotional pic from the British cop show Line of Duty. It continues the long tradition of promotional materials for British crime procedurals which have a house style: members of the cast put Very Serious Expressions on their faces while staring directly into the lens.

Shows such as The Cops:

A group of six police officers posing together outdoors, wearing uniforms and police insignia.

Broadchurch:

A man and woman in business attire standing together on a beach, with cliffs in the background and a cloudy sky.

The Fall:

A close-up of a woman with blonde hair, dressed in a black blazer, standing in the foreground, while a man with dark hair and a black jacket is positioned in the background, both against a night cityscape.

As well as River:

Two adults walking on a street, one man in a dark coat and tie, and one woman in a colorful coat, both looking serious.

… You get the idea.

So, if you’re thinking of starring in a crime procedural filmed in the UK, better practice your Game Face in the mirror first.