01-03-2018, 04:21 PM
(01-03-2018, 11:07 AM)irukandji Wrote:Almost all TV shows and movies are not real, they are fantasy. This especially the case for Grimm. In the setting of Grimm land, is Nick corrupt? NO. In the real world, YES. When you watch a show or movie or see a play, to enjoy them you have to "suspend disbelief". Do the actors act in their fantasy world in a way that is fantasy believable? Most cop shows solve their crimes within a 24 hour period, using DNA which in reality is almost never processed that fast--do any viewers complain? Almost never. Doctor/hospital shows have lots of sex and really fast test results--any complaints? Except from real doctors and nurses? Rogue cops in the real world exist, but most do not claim they were dealing with mythical creatures that rip out people's throats.(01-03-2018, 08:08 AM)eric Wrote:(01-03-2018, 05:42 AM)irukandji Wrote: Actually, I can see where you'd be upset that other definitions of the word were found. I don't get why the dictionary that's most often quoted, Merriam-Webster, was not used, however.This is the crux of the problem: there is more than one definition of the word corrupt. Some see corrupt cops as ones who extort or who use their position for personal gain. I have known several law enforcement and elected officials who were corrupt according to that use the word. Personally, I see Nick not so much as corrupt as being a rouge cop, going outside the accepted/legal limits to deal with criminals--Nick, Hank, Wu, Dirty Harry are rouges, Renard is corrupt, one who allowed or ordered murder in order to line his pockets or gain political power. There is more than one way to describe a person, the word you choose depends upon how you view their actions and their motives. Killing the reapers and burying their bodies to hide them, is that corrupt or rogue?
eric, there is no room on the force for "rogue" cops, especially if they're teamed up with a partner. Rogue antics end up getting others killed. That's why there are rules for cops to follow. Nick wants to be a grimm, all fine and good. But he should not be a cop because it's clear he cannot maintain his oath or follow the rules to protect not only those who might be on assignment with him, but the general public as well.
Izzy was absolutely correct with regard to the brotherhood. Nick's corruption would not be tolerated. It would be too easy for his corruption to end in the death of other cops. Renard, on the other hand, is management. So he's corrupt, so what? Most of the brotherhood wouldn't even give that a second thought.