Southland

Gritty, immersive patrol drama that puts you on the streets with its officers, tense and human.

Created by

Ann Biderman

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ben McKenzie, Michael Cudlitz, Regina King

Tagline

Protect. Serve. Survive.

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.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and bleak. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, justice, work, identity

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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