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When asked about popular media depictions of law enforcement, Sherlock is quick to clarify that shows like NCIS and other Hollywood productions exaggerate dramatics and polish the realities of police work. He cites Barney Miller as a more accurate portrayal—highlighting the camaraderie, banter, and routine humor among detectives—rather than the high-tension, glamorized scenes often shown on TV.
He emphasizes that real police officers work hard, play practical jokes, and often spend time in the office or on mundane patrols, not in constant crisis mode. The narrative of heroic, all-action cops does a disservice to the everyday efforts of officers trying to do their jobs amidst overwhelming challenges.