Southland is an in depth look at the LAPD, in a way that has never been done before or since. John and Lucero settle into their new friendship during a day filled with strange calls. S5, Ep2 20 Feb. 2013 Very well-acted, superbly crafted, suspenseful drama with a point of view‘All Rise’: Dorian Missick Joins Virtually Produced Social Distancing Episode Of CBS DramaGet to Know Tiffany Boone, the Gorgeous Actress Who Plays Young Mia on Little Fires EverywhereAldis Hodge Gushes Over Working With First-Time Film Director Regina King TV Series John thinks about life after the LAPD. Even fictitious addresses aren't within the range seen on the real street (e.g. 1024 Rodeo Rd. Throughout the series, real Los Angeles thoroughfares or sections are named (e.g. John takes drastic measures to try to save Hicks while being confronted with demons from his past. Chaos reigns in the city when Cooper and Lucero are kidnapped and held hostage by a pair of "tweakers" and our cops join the frantic search to find them... before it is too late. A rookie and a seasoned no-nonsense cop are at the center of this police drama set in Los Angeles. Sammy's lie about the tape weighs heavily on his conscience. Watch Southland episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. After Dave Mendoza (guest star CHAD MICHAEL MURRAY) is injured in a drive-by, Ben takes is upon himself to solve the case - much to Sammy's dismay.

NBC would wind up cancelling it after just 8 episodes, but thankfully someone at TNT saw it's potential and gave us four more incredible seasons. 13 April 2009 | LeonardOsborneKael In the fifth season premiere, Officer Cooper clashes with his new "boot" - Gary Steele (DEREK RAY), while Lydia Adams tries to balance detective work with motherhood. More importantly, I could sense that, unlike so many of today's TV dramas, this program seems to have something to say. When she was given a screenplay detailing a somewhat wild/graphic sex scene, Regina King argued with the producers over it because she didn't feel her character would have sex like that. For me, the jury is still out on "Southland". The day's events bring all of our cops face to face with some of their greatest fears. However, the last season to have a 10 episode count was Season 1, with Seasons … So far, so good ... Just watched the second episode -- better than the first -- solid! While Ben and Sammy respond to an insane bank robbery call. Fans of the TNT series have been worried about the show's future, especially since stars Ben McKenzie and Shawn Hatosy have both signed on for second-position pilots (i.e. This one could be a keeper! The funeral of a major drug dealer brings gangsters of all sorts out of the woodwork. Lydia reaches out to her old flame (MICHAEL JACE) and Cooper gets a new partner. if "Southland" doesn't get renewed for a sixth season, they each have a pilot gig lined up). The problem is the whole season was essentially one moment after another. With Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Ben McKenzie.   Generally speaking, only TV producers Dick Wolf and David E. Kelley can be counted on to deliver on that score -- at least for the first ten years or so! Season 1: Southland: The Complete First Season Uncensored (Key Characters) - Behind the Scenes. Season 7, broadcast a whole lifetime ago in 2017, had some of the terrific moments. Ben's relationship with Elena becomes more serious.

In a statement, the network called the decision to ax the series … A baby's death for Lydia: IA questions for Sammy; loneliness for Cooper; commitment for Ben. Too many tent poles, not enough tent. Lydia and Ruben track down a John Doe. The lives of Police Officers working for the Los Angeles Police Department. a list of 9 images This really IS turning out to be a cop version of "ER" ... grounded in realistic detail ... focused on the minute by minute challenges of realistically portrayed characters. With chaos in the streets, our cops learn that the greatest threats often come from within.

Rodeo, Florence, Vermont), while scenery is nowhere near the real life locations. Lydia connects with a man she sent to Death Row. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. And Sammy becomes a tabloid celebrity after a very public act of heroism. If you are new to Southland, season 1 is as good a place as any to start. TNT is pulling Southland off the streets, canceling the acclaimed drama after five seasons (four on TNT, one on NBC). A breakdown in the dispatch system makes a difficult job even harder for the cops. As the characters interacted and events unfolded I detected an intention to present a realistic -- if condensed -- version of life on the streets for LAPD.

Episode Recap Southland on TV.com. Yesterday, Southland executive producers Ann Biderman and Christopher Chulack walked on the set of the critically acclaimed police drama while they were filming their sixth episode of the season and announced to the cast and crew that it has been canceled and would not return for its sophomore season even though not a single episode of the five completed had aired. In the fifth season premiere, Officer Cooper clashes with his new "boot" - Gary Steele (DEREK RAY), while Lydia Adams tries to balance detective work with motherhood.

At first this looked to be a kind of watered-down version of "The Shield" but the first-rate production work and the quality of the acting kept me interested. The acting is excellent, the cases usually very strong, and there is a clear arc over the course of the season. The lives of Police Officers working for the Los Angeles Police Department. In the season finale, John copes with the aftermath of his kidnapping, while Sammy closes in on the real robbers, Ben feels the pressure and Lydia becomes closer with Russell. According to Us Weekly, the sixth season of Southern Charm is currently set to air 10 episodes. a list of 60 images Created by Ann Biderman.