Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-264) and index.
Contents
Introduction -- Prime-time realism : David Milch, David Simon, and television drama -- Peaks and valleys : David Milch and Hill Street Blues -- Blue, black, and white : David Milch's NYPD Blue -- Red balls : David Simon and Homicide : Life on the Street -- Street talk : David Simon's The Corner -- American savagery : David Milch's Deadwood -- All the pieces matter : David Simon's The Wire -- Conclusion.
