On the metatextual analysis of television fictionality.

First, Tommy Westphall.

And now, the continuation of the fictional universes perpetuated further by Det. John Munch.

In short, Detective John Munch has appeared in ten separate shows. The list of shows include: Homicide: Life on the Street, The Wire, The X-Files, Law & Order and Arrested Development. He has been played by the same actor every time, Richard Belzer, except when he appeared on Sesame Street.