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

Ben Sherman (Ben McKenzie) carries a standard frame Glock as his service pistol. It is most likely a model 22 chambered in .40 S&W.

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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

Referenced in The Hollywood Complex (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

I love this show

It was perfect. I loved the gritty look, the hand-held camera work was awesome (it was very fluid and gave the show a reality show feel, almost like an episode of Cops) and the locations all so well chosen...

The stories were all terrific and I felt very true to life.

Ben McKenzie is terrific as the earnest rookie and Regina King shone, it's probably her best role. The other cast is all so good too.

NBC was stupid for canceling this show and keeping Jay Leno on the air. I like Jay, but his show doesn't need to be on five nights a week. Maybe they'll move it to once or twice a week and bring back the solid dramas NBC used to be known for.

As for Southland, I really hope this show gets a chance with another network.

If it does, I'll watch this show wherever it ends up.