Crime shows have captivated audiences around the world for many decades.
Their success relies on how good the storylines are, and the detective who leads the cases.
Becoming Captain Benson and a mom, accomplishing some of her biggest dreams.
Giddish will exit the show after twelve seasonswhen Season 24 premieres.
It will be hard to see her go, but there are plenty of memories to remember her by.
She was charming and loving, but extremely talented and full of knowledge.
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Her personal life (her children and her past) made her more relatable to the audience.
The combination of both activities is what made her a great team member.
Beckett went from a homicide detective to captain of the NYPD 12th Precinct.
At the beginning, it was believed she was an informant who was trying to bring down the lab.
After this hiccup, she became a valuable member of the team and loved by the audience.
Amy Santiago
Not many crime shows rely on comedy, butBrooklyn Nine-Nineproved it was possible.
Although Santiago ended the show as Chief, she spent the majority of the seasons looking for a mentor.
Her admiration for Captain Holt (Andre Braugher) created one of the best dynamics on the show.
Her competitive streak led to her incredible marriage to Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg), a fan-favorite ship.
Although she is an FBI agent and M.D.
with a background in hard science, she is considered one of the best detectives in TV history.
After Season 12, Willows appeared in Season 14, leaving fans wanting more.
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