THE STREETS

  
 The police, like the cab drivers, get to know their
 city [or town]... 
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 In one of ROOKIE BLUE'S first episodes [season 1],
 Sam sent Andy to a particular door in an alley.  He
 told her what colour it was, and that it should be
 unlocked.  Police know the stories behind many
 doors in their town.  It was the same way with me,
 when I was a cab driver.  When I was new, I couldn't
 understand why many stands, in a particular part of
 Halifax, were vacant during a certain time of day.

 Until I picked up the passenger that everyone tried
 very hard to avoid... 
 Of course, the flip side of this anecdote is that this 
 person was a loyal customer.  On BLUE, the officers
 also get to know some of their repeat customers.
 Like the man in the tree, with the chain saw.  He
insists on being addressed by his proper royal title.
Sam introduces Andy to him:

" You'll like her...she's a thinker." 
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 Everything looks a bit darker.  I'm speaking of the
  look of this new season's episodes.  I don't know 
  if it is a cinematography decision, or if someone's
  reading the light meter differently!