EPISODE
SEASON
Southland - Season 1
The events of this series present a wide range of actions that look quite different. The series begins with John Cooper, a seasoned cop from Los Angeles who is charged with training the young rookie Ben Sherman. It seems that the task will be difficult, especially since Cooper's tough and powerful approach often complicates things. Because of Cooper's actions, Ben often asks if he has what it takes to be a policeman, but he does not complete the road.
12 May 1948, Newark, New Jersey, USA
8 November 1970, Ames, Iowa, USA
29 November 1961, Detroit, Michigan, USA
16 October 1968, Hawaii, USA
4 July 1963, Decatur, Illinois, USA
April 09, 2009
As each episode draws to its conclusion, Southland becomes as evocative as a music video.
April 09, 2009
Southland needs a different focus.
April 09, 2009
Ten years ago, Southland would have seemed revolutionary on TV. But now it does feel like network playing catch-up with cable.
April 09, 2009
There's nothing to Hulu here, folks.
April 09, 2009
Southland knows exactly what it is from the get-go, and that is appealing.
April 09, 2009
The pilot, for all its horrific crimes and grimy street scenes, is strangely bland.
April 09, 2009
If Thursday night's premiere episode is an indication how it plans to roll, it's a keeper.
April 09, 2009
If Southland can maintain this level of artistry, it may grow into a keeper.
April 09, 2009
It feels emotionally empty
April 09, 2009
Southland is unbearable - a pretentious, foul-mouthed, overly arty chore that will leave you with a headache should you linger too long.

