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Southland

  • TV Series
  • 2009–20132009–2013
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
26K
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POPULARITY
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Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Michael Cudlitz, and Ben McKenzie in Southland (2009)
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The lives of Police Officers working for the Los Angeles Police Department.The lives of Police Officers working for the Los Angeles Police Department.The lives of Police Officers working for the Los Angeles Police Department.
IMDb RATING
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  • Creator
    • Ann Biderman
  • Stars
    • Michael Cudlitz
    • Shawn Hatosy
    • Regina King
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Ann Biderman
  • Stars
    • Michael Cudlitz
    • Shawn Hatosy
    • Regina King
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 105User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #241
    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 15 wins & 26 nominations total

    Episodes43

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    Videos11

    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (Lovely Gentleman)
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    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (Lovely Gentleman)
    Chaos
    Trailer 1:31
    Chaos
    Southland: Season 1
    Trailer 1:58
    Southland: Season 1
    Southland
    Trailer 1:10
    Southland
    Season Premiere
    Promo 2:29
    Season Premiere
    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (A Day In The Life)
    Featurette 2:03
    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (A Day In The Life)
    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (Real Cops)
    Featurette 1:57
    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (Real Cops)
    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (Great Location)
    Featurette 1:49
    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (Great Location)
    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (Key Characters)
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    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (Key Characters)
    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (Watts Towers)
    Featurette 1:22
    Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (Watts Towers)
    The One Weird Thing on Regina King's Mind When She Won an Emmy
    Video 4:23
    The One Weird Thing on Regina King's Mind When She Won an Emmy

    Photos208

    Michael Cudlitz in Southland (2009)
    C. Thomas Howell, Michael Cudlitz, and Ben McKenzie in Southland (2009)
    Michael Cudlitz and Ben McKenzie in Southland (2009)
    Ben McKenzie in Southland (2009)
    Southland (2009)
    Southland (2009)
    Shawn Hatosy in Southland (2009)
    Michael Cudlitz in Southland (2009)
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    C. Thomas Howell and Michael Cudlitz in Southland (2009)
    Michael Cudlitz in Southland (2009)
    Southland (2009)

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    Michael Cudlitz
    Michael Cudlitz
    • Officer John Cooperas Officer John Cooper
    43 episodes43 eps • 2009–2013
    Shawn Hatosy
    Shawn Hatosy
    • Detective Sammy Bryantas Detective Sammy Bryant…
    43 episodes43 eps • 2009–2013
    Regina King
    Regina King
    • Detective Lydia Adamsas Detective Lydia Adams
    43 episodes43 eps • 2009–2013
    Ben McKenzie
    Ben McKenzie
    • Officer Ben Shermanas Officer Ben Sherman
    43 episodes43 eps • 2009–2013
    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • Officer Dewey Dudekas Officer Dewey Dudek
    27 episodes27 eps • 2009–2013
    Arija Bareikis
    Arija Bareikis
    • Officer Chickie Brownas Officer Chickie Brown
    19 episodes19 eps • 2009–2011
    Jamie McShane
    Jamie McShane
    • Sergeant Terry Hillas Sergeant Terry Hill
    19 episodes19 eps • 2011–2013
    Michael McGrady
    Michael McGrady
    • Detective Daniel Salingeras Detective Daniel Salinger
    18 episodes18 eps • 2009–2011
    Dorian Missick
    Dorian Missick
    • Detective Ruben Robinsonas Detective Ruben Robinson
    18 episodes18 eps • 2012–2013
    Kevin Alejandro
    Kevin Alejandro
    • Detective Nate Morettaas Detective Nate Moretta
    17 episodes17 eps • 2009–2011
    Tom Everett Scott
    Tom Everett Scott
    • Detective Russell Clarkeas Detective Russell Clarke
    17 episodes17 eps • 2009–2013
    Emily Bergl
    Emily Bergl
    • Tammi Bryantas Tammi Bryant
    16 episodes16 eps • 2009–2013
    Roxana Brusso
    Roxana Brusso
    • Detective Alicia Fernandezas Detective Alicia Fernandez
    13 episodes13 eps • 2009–2013
    Mario Cortez
    Mario Cortez
    • Officer Munozas Officer Munoz
    13 episodes13 eps • 2010–2013
    Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu
    • Officer Jessica Tangas Officer Jessica Tang
    10 episodes10 eps • 2012
    Jenny Gago
    Jenny Gago
    • Detective Josie Ochoaas Detective Josie Ochoa
    9 episodes9 eps • 2011
    Lex Medlin
    Lex Medlin
    • Detective Andy Williamsas Detective Andy Williams
    9 episodes9 eps • 2009–2010
    Patrick Fischler
    Patrick Fischler
    • Detective Kenny 'No-Gun'as Detective Kenny 'No-Gun'
    8 episodes8 eps • 2009–2010
    • Creator
      • Ann Biderman
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      NBC executives disliked the character of Officer Dewey Dudek and wanted him to be killed off when the show was airing on NBC.
    • 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).
    • Connections
      Featured in 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Canção do Mar (Song of the Sea)
      (uncredited)

      Written by Frederico de Brito & Ferrer Trindade

      Performed by Dulce Pontes

    User reviews105

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    Top review
    8/10
    This has been a long time coming....
    Over the past twenty years we have seen an absolute invasion of cop shows and crime dramas on the small screen. Some have been highly acclaimed, like "NYPD Blue", and others have been long running, like "Law and Order". But all those shows developed notoriety based on strong characters and overly developed drama, a combination that seemed to be a necessary formula for prime time. The end result was entertainment at the cost of realism and integrity, as show plots became as convoluted as the characters. Think "The Shield", except that show had a very narrow focus. Now there's "Southland", and after the first few episodes it becomes immediately apparent that it is a show that will not be well received because it is vastly different than what has appeared before. Simply put, it will not live up to mass market expectations of what should constitute a crime drama. This is unfortunate. "Southland" offers a different perspective. It is simplistic without sacrificing depth, an effect achieved by cutting out unnecessary interactions and plot developments. The scope of coverage is revolutionary as well, with the portrayal of several different divisions--patrol, homicide, organized crime. The characters are developed and highlighted by both their strengths and flaws, making their statements through the performance of their duty without becoming preachy or pathetic. They are not all perfect and selfless, but instead are presented as basically moral and slightly jaded. It is not a testament as a whole of the LAPD, therefore it does not require the presentation of issues that are unnecessary to the purpose of the show--racism, sexism, corruption. The continuity is beneficial, and unusual enough to be revolutionary. The acting is solid. The greatest surprise is Regina King, who appears as a socially struggling homicide detective, a drastic change from the often overbearing or domineering African-American female roles she has been stuck in. Her portrayal of a heartfelt but complex detective is spot on. C. Thomas Howell delivers an absurdly believable rendition of an alcoholic, barrel-driven patrolman. Michael Cudlitz and Ben McKenzie are the most intriguing, as they are the rookie/veteran partnership who have common integrity and incredibly different backgrounds, yet manage to work together without the clichéd buddy-buddy relationship. And the subject matter? Raw, gritty, realistic, without fanciful or violent action scenes. From the mundane, to the absurd, to the disturbing. The difficulties of police work are highlighted, and obstacles are not always overcome. It has been many years since a television show has delivered a straightforward, pulse-pounding episode, as evidenced by number seven, "Derailed". If you dislike crime dramas or cop shows, you obviously won't like Southland. For the rest, it will probably be a toss-up. Stop looking at what the show doesn't present, and focus instead on what it does offer, and you will discover how exceptional it is.
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    FAQ3

    • Why do the police/detectives show each other the number 4 on their fingers at various times?
    • When will Southland be on Netflix?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 9, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • LAPD
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • John Wells Productions
      • Warner Bros. Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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