Dennis Farina

"Luck" will center on the inner-workings of the horse racing circuit, while highlighting the behind the scenes drama that includes excessive gambling. Hoffman's character Ace Bernstein, is described as "an intelligent, intuitive and tough man who has always been involved with gambling, from bookmaking to money laundering through a casino".

Empire Falls is a two-part miniseries about a declining New England town and its inhabitants. They are deeply rooted in and influenced by the Knox River, their class differences, and ghosts of the past. The story follows Miles Roby, who gave up his promising opportunities for family obligations. He has to deal with his cantankerous father Max and impressionable daughter Tick.

Law & Order follows a crime from two perspectives: police investigation and court prosecution. The crime is usually based on current events. The show provides a realistic portrayal of the criminal justice system, as it explores the challenges and complexities of solving a crime and bringing the perpetrator to justice.

Chicago police lieutenant Mike Torello battles organized crime in Michael Mann's cops and robbers, prime time soap, and film noir series. Crime Story is a TV series about a police officer trying to take down organized crime. The show is a combination of cops and robbers, prime time soap, and film noir.