Southland
“Protect. Serve. Survive.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
5 Seasons • 43 Episodes
42 min per episode
2009 – 2013
Premiered: Thu, Apr 9, 2009
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 10: “Reckoning”
John copes with the aftermath of his kidnapping. Sammy closes in on the real robbers. Lydia continues to pursue John’s kidnappers and becomes more intimate with Russell.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Biderman
John Wells
Department Leadership Roster
John Wells
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Southland
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What is Southland about?
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 many seasons does Southland have?
Southland comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Southland?
Key cast members in Southland include Ben McKenzie, Michael Cudlitz, Regina King, Shawn Hatosy, C. Thomas Howell.
Who created or directed Southland?
Southland was developed and directed by Ann Biderman.