If you watch almost any superhero show, even the ones that are explicitly for children, you&#x27;ll see that a huge amount of &quot;investigation&quot; into crimes is done by threatening to kill criminals and often by torturing them. Look at Batman.<p>The idea that torture works is bedrock in the entertainment world, partially because it&#x27;s a narrative shortcut and shows how far the &quot;hero&quot; is willing to go.