2008 Spring TV Preview: DEA

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DEA

Premieres: Wednesday, April 2, at 11:00 p.m. EST

Network: SpikeTV

Creator(s): Al Roker, Russell Muth and Hank Capshaw

Starring: DEA Detroit

Website: Spike.com

I’m actually really interested in this series for two reasons. The first is that I’ve always wondered what it’s like for law enforcers to go undercover, deal with informants and bust down doors. Sure, we see it all the time in movies and TV shows but what is it really like? Are they scared? You’d think bursting into a house or apartment when you know there are people in there who might try to kill you would be more than just a tough day at the office for these people. I’m just hoping Spike TV will approach the show realistically and not over-dramatize it for entertainment value.

The other reason I’m interested in the series is because I’m genuinely curious to see how much information about their procedures and techniques the DEA is willing to disclose on this series.

Here’s a preview:

For the full 2008 Spring TV Premiere Schedule: CLICK HERE

Kelly West
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Kelly joined CinemaBlend as a freelance TV news writer in 2006 and went on to serve as the site’s TV Editor before moving over to other roles on the site. At present, she’s an Assistant Managing Editor who spends much of her time brainstorming and editing feature content on the site. She an expert in all things Harry Potter, books from a variety of genres (sci-fi, mystery, horror, YA, drama, romance -- anything with a great story and interesting characters.), watching Big Brother, frequently rewatching The Office, listening to Taylor Swift, and playing The Sims.