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Southland

2009–2013 Drama

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.

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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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
5
Total Episodes
43
First Air Date
Apr 9, 2009
Most Recent Air Date
Apr 17, 2013
Network / Platform
Netflix
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

Main cast:

Rating
17.8
Seasons
5
Episodes
43

Subscriptions are only available for ongoing series.

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Seasons

Season 1

2009 • 7 episodes

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Season 2

2010 • 6 episodes

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Season 3

2011 • 10 episodes

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Season 4

2012 • 10 episodes

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Season 5

2013 • 10 episodes

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