In many genres, the stories have groups of protagonists rather than single people. Even superheroes have some backup people. Batman had Robin, Lone Ranger had Tonto, Superman had his girlfriend, and Tarzan had Jane. Teams! When I created Steele, I created a larger team that I felt enriched the action with human interactions.
By having a group, skills were introduced without making Steele seem too far-fetched. My aim was to maintain a level of realism in the main character. I also included a love interest and a pseudo-parental role that introduced the possibility of moral dilemmas in the actions in which Steele became involved. All of these possibilities for enriching your writing can introduce surprise elements or hidden plot twists.
Relationships can be tricky; they can become more significant than the storyline that followers of a particular genre may find diluting. It can mar the experience. There are elements of teams that are educating, supportive of modern life, and of interest in the 21st century. However, you need to be true to your style and genre. For me, the antics of the teams should embellish the story, not control what is happening.
In short, writing close to real life, if you are a police drama author, should not detract from the drama.
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