Conventions of this genre

In this genre the conventions are atmospheric music at key points to increase the tension and suspense of the storyline and give the sense something is about to happen before it does. Another thing in this style is there is always a very headstrong character that always has an answer for everything and has to be slowed down to stand back and look at the situation properly. This is most evident in American TV shows like lie to me, 24 and Chuck. In all of there examples there is fast editing setting the pace of the show and the pace of the action. The most prevalent props in this style are weapons smartly dressed males and quick dialog and shouting to show dominance of the role and importance of the situation.