On the other side of the caution tape, we have the Super Villain. But here’s the twist: in this genre, the villain isn't trying to rule the world. They are trying to game the system.
What’s your favorite example of a "normal" cop taking on a super-powered foe? Drop it in the comments. For my money, Gary Oldman in The Dark Knight is the patron saint of this genre. super cops vs super villain
Hot Fuzz proves that the genre works because it respects the process of law enforcement while indulging the fantasy of high-stakes combat. On the other side of the caution tape,
And then the cops shoot the floor out from under him. What’s your favorite example of a "normal" cop
"You are under arrest. Everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."