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

The LAPD badges worn by the characters have "LOS ANGELES" on the upper banner (above the image of LA City Hall) and the wearer's rank on the lower banner. This is the opposite of the design of actual LAPD badges, to avoid having a prop badge used to impersonate a real police officer.

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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 End of Watch (2012)

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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

Top-Notch

I've been on IMDb for quite sometime now, but have yet to feel compelled to write a comment. I suppose my biggest concern is that one of my favorite shows (i.e. Freaks & Geeks, The Class, Undeclared, etc.) will again meet its' demise if not for full and utter fan support.

Right out of the gate, this show grabs you with not necessarily likable characters, but real characters. It makes no excuses for the way people act or the situations life inevitably holds for us on a daily basis. It is not over-dramatized, watered-down or needlessly careful. It's appeal is rather than being presented as a miniseries, it is shot more in the tradition of a motion picture or cable series (not unlike The Wire -- best show EVER) where measures are taken after the shoot to make it prime time friendly without being corny or sappy.

Though it's too early in the game to give this a 10, I can say that if you haven't checked this out yet, do yourself a favor -- you won't be disappointed.