10-8: Officers on Duty 

Rico Amonte was brought out to LA by his older brother Angelo, a detective in the LAPD Robbery/Homicide Division. He is now in his first year, learning to become a professional police ... See full summary »

Creators:

Louis St. Clair, Jorge Zamacona

Stars:

Danny Nucci, Ernie Hudson, Scott William Winters

Cast

Series cast summary:
Danny Nucci	...	Deputy Rico Amonte 15 episodes, 2003-2004
Ernie Hudson	...	Senior Deputy John Henry Barnes 15 episodes, 2003-2004
Scott William Winters	...	Senior Deputy Matt Jablonski 15 episodes, 2003-2004
Travis Schuldt	...	Deputy Chase Williams 14 episodes, 2003-2004
Christina Vidal	...	Deputy Gabriela Lopez 14 episodes, 2003-2004
Charlie Shahnaian	...	Deputy Mike Moran 14 episodes, 2003-2004
Miguel Sandoval	...	Captain Otis Briggs 13 episodes, 2003-2004
Jamie Luner	...	Senior Deputy Ryan Layne 8 episodes, 2003-2004

Storyline

Rico Amonte was brought out to LA by his older brother Angelo, a detective in the LAPD Robbery/Homicide Division. He is now in his first year, learning to become a professional police officer, and it's up to Senior Deputy Barnes to teach him the ropes. Their vastly different backgrounds give them opposing points of view on how to police the streets. Amonte's irreverent style can get the job done, but usually not in the way Barnes would call standard procedure. The other training officers are Senior Deputy Matt Jablonski and Senior Deputy Ryan Layne. Jablonski is partnered with Trainee Gabriella Lopez, a young Latina from East LA. Layne's partner is Trainee Chase Williams, a recent law school grad eager to acquire street experience before he becomes a D.A.

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Plot Keywords:

deputy | police | police officer | lapd | detective | 

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Genres:

Drama | Crime

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 September 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

10-8

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Spine Films,Badlands Entertainment,Spelling Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ernie Hudson, who plays Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Deputy John Henry Barnes, is in real life a Reserve Deputy for the neighboring San Bernadino County Sheriff's Department.

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Quotes

McDowell: I never would have pulled the trigger if that's what you're after.
Senior Deputy John Henry Barnes: I know you wouldn't, I could see it in your eyes. One thing you should know, though, when you go to such lengths to make a statement is never contradict that statement before you've made it.
McDowell: What do you mean?
Senior Deputy John Henry Barnes: Calling names can do serious damage to people, just as it did to your grandchild.
McDowell: I know.
Senior Deputy John Henry Barnes: And you went in there to teach those kids a lesson they'd never forget. Then when a janitor shows up you mock him, his station in ...

User Reviews

Feels like something out of the 70s

This is an old-fashioned cop show, like The Rookies or TJ Hooker. As such, it acquits itself nicely, but it's unlikely to attract much attention. In the right timeslot, it might last long enough to smooth out the storytelling and develop the characters, in which case it could build up a loyal audience. Ernie Hudson brings the proper authority to the gruff training cop, and all three rookies are appropriately green. I guess what I'm saying is that if there's not anything else you're hooked on watching, 10-8 makes a good solid backup. But I wouldn't invest too much interest in the show, as it's not a good bet to stand the test of time.