14: Why Crime Shows Are Weirdly Comforting | Harry Hole, Mindhunter, The Rookie
In this episode of Lore Actually, we’re talking crime fiction, procedurals, and why dark detective stories can somehow be the most comforting thing to watch.
Ksenia breaks down why shows like Harry Hole, Mindhunter, The Rookie, High Potential, Will Trent, Slow Horses, and Reacher all work for different moods and anxiety levels: from easy “fast food” mysteries to darker, more intense crime dramas.
We get into The Silent Patient, the thriller tropes that make twists feel predictable in the best way, and why stories stop working the second they break the audience’s trust.
If your comfort watch…
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