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8.5

Southland

CrimeDramaThriller

"Protect. Serve. Survive."

Release

9 Apr 2009

Country

United States

Language

English

Production

NBCTNT

Overview

A raw and authentic look into the Los Angeles crime scene, going far inside the lives of cops, criminals, victims and their families. The show centers on four main characters: Officer John Cooper, a seasoned cop who will have to prove himself again after recovering from surgery; Officer Ben Sherman, who still has much to learn after recently completing his training rotation; Detective Lydia Adams, whose unending caseload hits closer to home; and Sammy Bryant, a former detective who decided to go back to being a uniform cop after the traumatic death of his partner.

Plot

The lives of police officers working for the Los Angeles Police Department.

Cast

Michael CudlitzShawn HatosyRegina King

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 8.5/10

Season 1

Air Date:10 Apr 2009
Available

Seasons

5 Seasons and a Special Season

Season 1

Season 1

Season 2

Season 2

Season 3

Season 3

Season 4

Season 4

Season 5

Season 5

Unknown Trouble

On his first day, rookie officer Ben Sherman is assigned to veteran cop John Cooper, his no-nonsense training officer. After being involved in a fatal shooting, Ben already begins questioning his career choice. Detectives Sammy Bryant and Nate Moretta try to convince a young teen to testify after learning she is an eyewitness in the attempted murder of a boy who was mistaken for a gang member. Meanwhile, Detective Lydia Adams investigates the disappearance of a young girl.

Runtime:43m
Air Date:10 Apr 2009Available

Episodes of Season 1

7 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
EP 3
EP 4
EP 5
EP 6
EP 7
S1 E1