police TV Shows & Characters

Explore the best police TV shows, characters, and fan communities on TVCeleb.com.

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About police Television

The police genre has produced some of the most compelling and culturally significant television of the modern era. TVCeleb profiles 6 police series spanning networks including OVA, Rai 1, La 1 (TVE), Canale 5, with streaming available on platforms like Various home video and streaming, RaiPlay, RTVE Play. These shows represent the full breadth of what police television can achieve, from intimate character studies to sweeping narratives that have shaped how audiences engage with the medium.

Across these 6 series, TVCeleb profiles 18 distinct characters who have captivated audiences and inspired dedicated fan communities. Among the most popular are Noa Izumi from Mobile Police Patlabor (played by Miina Tominaga), Asuma Shinohara from Mobile Police Patlabor (played by Toshio Furukawa), Captain Kiichi Goto from Mobile Police Patlabor (played by Ryunosuke Obayashi), Giuseppe Lojacono from The Bastards of Pizzofalcone (played by undefined), Laura Piras from The Bastards of Pizzofalcone (played by undefined). Each character profile includes detailed arc analysis, key episodes, fan ecosystem mapping, and Fan Heat Index scoring that measures engagement, social activity, and cultural impact.

Whether you're a longtime fan of police television or discovering these shows for the first time, TVCeleb provides the most comprehensive resource for exploring the characters, relationships, and storylines that make police series so compelling. Our detailed profiles go beyond basic plot summaries to examine what makes each character resonate with audiences, how they contribute to their show's themes, and why they've inspired such passionate fan communities.

police Shows (6)

OVA Ended

Mobile Police Patlabor

1988–1994 · 1 Season

A near-future police unit, Special Vehicles Section 2, uses Labor mecha to fight robot crime in a grounded, workplace take on giant robots.

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Rai 1 Returning Series

The Bastards of Pizzofalcone

2017-present · 4 Seasons

A band of misfit detectives, reassigned to a troubled Naples precinct after a scandal, redeem themselves by solving cases against the vivid backdrop of the city in this Rai 1 procedural based on Maurizio de Giovanni's novels.

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La 1 (TVE) Ended

Servir y Proteger

2017-2023 · 7 Seasons

A long-running Spanish daily drama set around a neighborhood police station in southern Madrid, following its officers and the local community through everyday cases and personal lives.

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Canale 5 Ended

Distretto di Polizia

2000-2012 · 11 Seasons

A long-running Italian police procedural on Canale 5 following the officers of Rome's fictional X Tuscolano precinct through their casework and personal lives across eleven seasons.

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TF1 Ended

Section de Recherches

2006-2024 · 16 Seasons

Long-running French TF1 procedural following an elite Gendarmerie investigative unit, led for many seasons by Xavier Deluc as Martin Bernier, as they work demanding cases from Bordeaux to Nice.

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ZDF Ongoing

Notruf Hafenkante

2007-2025 · 19 Seasons

Long-running German police-and-clinic procedural on ZDF, set on the Hamburg waterfront, following the officers of a harbor police station and the doctors of a nearby hospital as they handle each call together.

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Top police Characters (18)

Mobile Police Patlabor

Noa Izumi

Played by Miina Tominaga

1988–1994 0

Mobile Police Patlabor

Asuma Shinohara

Played by Toshio Furukawa

1988–1994 0

Mobile Police Patlabor

Captain Kiichi Goto

Played by Ryunosuke Obayashi

1988–1994 0

The Bastards of Pizzofalcone

Giuseppe Lojacono

Played by

The Bastards of Pizzofalcone

Laura Piras

Played by

The Bastards of Pizzofalcone

Luigi Palma

Played by

Servir y Proteger

Claudia Miralles

Played by Luisa Martin

Servir y Proteger

Emilio Bremon

Played by Juanjo Artero

Servir y Proteger

Maria Lopez

Played by Pepa Aniorte

Distretto di Polizia

Giovanna Scalise

Played by

Distretto di Polizia

Roberto Ardenzi

Played by

Distretto di Polizia

Mauro Belli

Played by

Section de Recherches

Martin Bernier

Played by

Section de Recherches

Nadia Angeli

Played by

Section de Recherches

Lucas Auriol

Played by

Notruf Hafenkante

Franziska Jung

Played by Rhea Harder-Vennewald

2007-2025 0

Notruf Hafenkante

Melanie Hansen

Played by Sanna Englund

2007-2025 0

Notruf Hafenkante

Dr. Jasmin Jonas

Played by Gerit Kling

2007-2025 0

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TVCeleb.com is the internet's most comprehensive resource for television character fandom, covering 1748 acclaimed TV series with 5332 detailed character profiles and 4219 actor biographies. Our coverage spans 472 genres across 468 networks and streaming platforms, with content organized to help fans discover, explore, and engage with television from every angle.

Browse our collection by genre to find shows in your preferred category, by network to see what's available on your streaming platform, by decade to explore different eras of television history, or by curated lists that group characters by archetype and achievement. Each show page features expanded synopses, production details, and video content, while character pages include detailed arc analysis, key episodes, quotes, trivia, and fan ecosystem mapping.

Every character on TVCeleb is scored using our proprietary Fan Heat Index, which measures engagement, social activity, meme velocity, fan art density, and fandom longevity on a scale of 0 to 100. This data-driven approach provides objective insight into which characters have inspired the most passionate and active fan communities. Use the search page to find any character, show, or actor instantly, or start browsing from our homepage to discover what's trending in television fandom today.

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What are the best police TV shows?

TVCeleb.com covers 6 police shows including Mobile Police Patlabor, The Bastards of Pizzofalcone, Servir y Proteger, Distretto di Polizia, Section de Recherches, and more. Each show features detailed character profiles, fan ecosystem mapping, and Fan Heat Index scoring. These series represent a range of approaches to the police genre, from critically acclaimed award winners to fan-favorite cult hits, all available for exploration on TVCeleb.

How many police characters are on TVCeleb.com?

There are currently 18 characters from 6 police TV shows profiled on TVCeleb.com. Each character page includes a detailed character arc, key episodes, Fan Heat Index breakdown measuring engagement and social activity, quotes and trivia, fan ecosystem links, and FAQ sections. New characters and shows are added regularly as the TVCeleb database continues to expand.

What networks produce the best police shows?

police television is spread across multiple networks and platforms. OVA, Rai 1, La 1 (TVE), Canale 5, TF1 are among the primary homes for police programming covered on TVCeleb. Streaming platforms including Various home video and streaming, RaiPlay, RTVE Play have also become major destinations for police content, making these shows accessible to global audiences.

How does TVCeleb rank police TV characters?

TVCeleb uses the Fan Heat Index, a proprietary scoring system that measures character popularity across multiple dimensions including fan engagement, social media activity, meme velocity, and overall cultural impact. Each police character receives an overall score out of 100, with detailed breakdowns available on individual character pages. This data-driven approach provides objective insight into which characters resonate most strongly with audiences.