Violence is often the very pretext for the action that follows. Take a look at your daily TV listings. The Beginning, and Conan The Destroyer. TV action series demonstrate a similar inclination for violence driving the story. The hero is never safe.
Danger is always just around the corner.
As the story unfolds, outbreaks of violence against people and property make sure that viewers stay in their seats. Violence Has No Consequences TV violence doesn't bleed. TV rarely shows the consequences of violence. Guardians of law and order whether it's Maxwell Smart, Kojak, or the Miami Vice squad emerge from their conflicts with little more than a scrape. In fact, horror movies celebrate gooey, graphic, gorey scenes.