NBC Universal To Launch 24 Hour Crime Show Network

For everyone who thought the future of television consisted of 24 hours worth of crime shows, the future starts on January 1st.

Due to the massive popularity of shows such as CSI and Law and Order, NBC Universal recently decided to create Sleuth TV, a network dedicated to show all crime shows, all the time - for those who can't get enough of this crime, mystery, and suspense genre.

"Crime, mystery and suspense are the all time most popular television genres and Sleuth will be a network devoted exclusively to these genres," said Jeff Gaspin, president of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment. "The programming on Sleuth, tapped from NBC Universal's vast library, will appeal to a broad audience who will be able to enjoy everything from classic films and nostalgic TV shows to current documentaries and series."

Sleuth TV will not air CSI or even Law and Order, at least not initially, but will offer reruns of classic crime shows such as Miami Vice, The A-Team, and Knight Rider, and mystery and suspense films like Scarface, The Jackal, Casino, Sneakers and Mercury Rising.

Sleuth will be available on January 1st to about 5 million homes that have Time Warner Cable. Visit the Futon Critic to read more about it.

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