Shades of Blue: Gritty Drama for Adults
by Brady Nelson • January 31, 2016 • Broadcast Decency, Violence • 0 Comments
NBC’s newest police procedural offers quality, morally nuanaced drama for adults…but it’s definitely not for kids.
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