'Homicide' vs. 'NYPD Blue'

<b>Debut</b>: 1993<br> <br> <b>Premise</b>: Both shows looked at the gritty, sometimes ugly world of police work. "Homicide" was in Baltimore, "NYPD Blue" was in, obviously, New York City.<br> <br> <b>The Verdict</b>: "Homcide" came first by a few months, "Blue" lasted five seasons longer, but both were critically acclaimed and popular with viewers. They were also rather ground-breaking television, paving the way for shows like "The Shield" and "The Wire." We're calling this one a draw.<br> <br> <i>-- <a href="http://twitter.com/andrealeigh203">Andrea Reiher</a>, <a href="http://www.zap2it.com">Zap2it</a></i>
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Debut: 1993

Premise: Both shows looked at the gritty, sometimes ugly world of police work. "Homicide" was in Baltimore, "NYPD Blue" was in, obviously, New York City.

The Verdict: "Homcide" came first by a few months, "Blue" lasted five seasons longer, but both were critically acclaimed and popular with viewers. They were also rather ground-breaking television, paving the way for shows like "The Shield" and "The Wire." We're calling this one a draw.

-- Andrea Reiher, Zap2it

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