"private detective who can't help but grudgingly admire the clever, charming rogue they've been hired to catch despite being increasingly frustrated by their ability to evade them" is such a fun dynamic. like we all know how it's gonna end but it's still so exciting to watch.
detective: you should just turn yourself in, it’ll save you the humiliation of me catching you and me some time
criminal: IF you catch me. AND if you haven’t fallen in love with me by then ;)
detective: what
me: