Clear objectives and a simple case structure make the early season easy to follow. It fits viewers who want an accessible investigation without a dense web of mythology.
Pros: story quality, episode structure
Cons: character development, professional life portrayal
The uncomplicated procedural makes an easy end-of-day watch when mental effort is unwelcome. Its straightforward appeal is repeatedly treated as a strength for that mood.
Pros: character appeal, acting performance
Cons: character development, realism