A lot of these shows have themes and plots in common.
They’re about a gutsy cop who doesn’t play by the rules or a CIA agent that’ll do anything to get the job done. They’ve got a bit of a gritty edge, but tend to avoid anything too disturbing, and they’re usually a bit predictable, too. And yet, not all shows that fit those metrics are “dad shows.” They need a certain X-factor (or dad-factor) that isn’t always easy to pinpoint. So why do I, a millennial woman who hates cargo shorts and football, love these shows so much?
