Procedural dramas are generally very popular in because the lack of long-term storylines makes it easier for viewers to tune in for just one episode without feeling lost.

broadcast syndication

Procedurals are sometimes noted for their lack of , with little attention being paid to the lives of the recurring characters outside of their jobs.[8]

character development

Crime fiction

Hard science fiction

Legal drama

Murder mystery

Police procedural

Serial (literature)

Serial (radio and television)