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Southland

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TV Series

The Resume

    (April 9, 2009-April 17, 2013)
    Police procedural drama series
    Originally aired NBC (2009) and TNT (2010- )
    Principal cast:
    Kevin Alejandro as Det. Nate Moretta (seasons 1-3)
    Arija Bareikis as Chickie Brown
    Michael Cudlitz as Officer John Cooper
    Shawn Hatosy as Det. Sammy Bryant
    Regina King as Det. Lydia Adams
    Michael McGrady as Det. Daniel 'Sal' Salinger
    Benjamin McKenzie as Officer Ben Sherman
    Tom Everett Scott as Det. Russell Clarke
    Premise: Police detectives in Los Angeles, California investigate crimes throughout the city

Why Southland might be annoying:

    It could be renamed 'LAPD Blue .'
    When it first debuted on NBC, there were too many bleeped words that distracted the viewer.
    'New York Times' critic Mike Hale criticized the 'heavy-handedness' he saw in some of the writing. He noted 'sententious lectures about the nature of police work' done by Det. Cooper.
    Like NYPD Blue, there is rampant violence, swearing, and bloody gore portrayed through most episodes.
    NBC pulled the drama from its lineup in favor of Jay Leno's short-lived prime time talk show.

Why Southland might not be annoying:

    It gave an acting job to McKenzie, who was previously known for his role on 'The O.C..'
    Alessandra Stanley of the 'New York Times' praised the show's pilot episode as one of the most gripping opening episodes of any network crime series.
    Fortunately, TNT picked up the show for more seasons.
    It gives the viewer a glorified, gritty look at how police officers risk their lives to serve and protect the public.

Credit: Birdienest81


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 71.43% Annoying