Southland (2009–2013)

Southland takes a raw look at Los Angeles as it is in the 2000s and as well at the lives of the officers of the Los Angeles Police Department who are trying to contain it.

Creator:

Ann Biderman

Stars:

Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 8 wins & 18 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Michael Cudlitz	...	Officer John Cooper (43 episodes, 2009-2013)
Shawn Hatosy	...	Detective Sammy Bryant (43 episodes, 2009-2013)
Regina King	...	Detective Lydia Adams (43 episodes, 2009-2013)
Ben McKenzie	...	Officer Ben Sherman (43 episodes, 2009-2013)
C. Thomas Howell	...	Officer Dewey Dudek (27 episodes, 2009-2013)
Arija Bareikis	...	Officer Chickie Brown (19 episodes, 2009-2011)
Jamie McShane	...	Sergeant Terry Hill (19 episodes, 2011-2013)
Michael McGrady	...	Detective Daniel Salinger (18 episodes, 2009-2011)
Dorian Missick	...	Detective Ruben Robinson (18 episodes, 2012-2013)

Storyline

Southland takes a raw look at Los Angeles as it is in the 2000s and as well at the lives of the officers of the Los Angeles Police Department who are trying to contain it.

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Plot Keywords:

police | los angeles police department | ensemble | rookie | police officer | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 April 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

LAPD

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

John Wells Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

42 min 42 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (HD)

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Bystanders at shooting locations thought that Ben McKenzie had changed careers from acting to law enforcement.

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Goofs

Throughout the series, real Los Angeles thoroughfares or sections are named (e.g. Rodeo, Florence, Vermont), while scenery is nowhere near the real life locations. Even fictitious addresses aren't within the range seen on the real street (e.g. 1024 Rodeo Rd. can't exist on a street that only goes as far east as the 2000 West block).

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Connections

Featured in 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Canção do Mar (Song of the Sea)"
(uncredited)
Written by Frederico de Brito & Ferrer Trindade
Performed by Dulce Pontes

User Reviews

This show is my favorite show ever

I am going to school to be a police officer in WI. The pilot was so REALISTIC. Awesome. This show is probably going to let a lot of people know that being a police officer, Detective, or any job within the police is really just a job, an awesome one, like the FTO said "this is a front row show the greatest show on the earth..

I am a big 24 nut and I actually prefer watching southland.. cuts out all the bullshit.

I would have to say.. Really good acting especially on the FTO's behalf.. he did a great job at letting everyone watching what it is like to be a rookie police officer, and how hard it is to complete the training guidelines and pretty much be a prick to your trainee.

Keep it up... That pilot was amazing.

2009 Best Series...