Thrilling investigations, gripping cases, and pure entertainment—that’s what the TV show “Detectives in Action” delivers. The ratings are high and the series is popular; viewers can immediately picture the scenarios they see playing out in their minds. Of course, the show also keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as they try to figure out who the culprit is or solve the case. Nevertheless, some viewers rightly ask themselves: What is being suggested to me here? Do these cases actually exist, or are the investigations rather far-fetched?
Fiction vs. Reality – What's Behind the Shows
Anyone who does a little research will quickly discover that the TV show actually features investigators or detectives with professional experience. However, this isn’t always the case; amateurs also often appear on camera and have to dig deep into their detective’s toolbox. When working with the network, it’s important that
- so that experienced investigators can reconstruct the cases as accurately as possible
- Amateurs who portray the fictional cases with outstanding acting performances.
The ultimate goal of all this work is to deliver a show that is highly engaging and entertaining for viewers at home. Experienced detectives have the advantage here of being able to draw on their wealth of experience. Inexperienced viewers will hardly be able to tell the difference between an amateur actor and a good detective during the show. However, anyone who looks more closely will notice the differences.
Detailed Job Description for a Private Investigator
However, there is much more to the profession of “private investigator” than meets the eye. Day-to-day work involves persistent surveillance, paperwork, client contact, undercover investigations, and much more. The difference from the police is clearly evident: there is no direct contact with the subjects under surveillance. In the course of the work, the primary requirements are photographic documentation, surveillance, attentiveness, and tact in order to provide the client with answers to their questions.
On television, however, everything is portrayed in a somewhat more exaggerated way. The shows often feature dangerous situations, difficult predicaments, dramatic accidents, and last-minute investigations. The goal, of course, is to keep viewers glued to the screen for as long as possible and keep them on the edge of their seats.
Is it all just lies and deceit?
That cannot be confirmed as such—in reality, the production company always strives to portray a detective’s work as realistically as possible. However, every TV episode also contains a good dose of drama and fiction. The work of detectives, on the other hand, is a highly thrilling and exciting profession that requires an instinct for what is essential. The Lentz Group in Frankfurt, which has been operating successfully since 1995 and is even TÜV-certified, is well aware of this. Discretion is the top priority here and is never compromised in any way during the course of their work. The full-time detectives are always on call for their clients, working with integrity, reliability, and honesty. The Lentz Group’s 20 years of professional experience speak for itself; the firm takes its responsibilities extremely seriously and remains undetected by the subjects of its investigations—ensuring a high degree of confidentiality and effective case resolution. Interested parties can schedule an in-person consultation on-site following an initial telephone consultation. Further information and contact details are available at www.lentz-detektei.de.
