Netflix surprises fans today with the raw police series Southland (2009–2013). All five seasons of the acclaimed title can be viewed on the streaming service from today!
Realistic look at police in LA
Southlandthe cop series that premiered in 2009, provides a raw, unfiltered look at the streets of Los Angeles through the eyes of the LAPD. No polished Hollywood action, but the harsh, frustrating reality of officers who fight crime and their own demons every day.
Police work
While young rookie Ben Sherman discovers that police work rarely follows the rules, his mentor John Cooper struggles with physical and mental pain. From marital crises to bitter internal conflicts: in Southland the street always takes its toll, and success is never guaranteed.
High ratings
The leading roles in the acclaimed police series are played by Michael Cudlitz, Benjamin McKenzie, Shawn Hatosy and Regina King. The creator of Southland is Ann Biderman, who also made the series Ray Donovan. The police series was immediately well received by viewers and critics. Scores on Rotten Tomatoes Southland a 90% on the Tomatometer and 96% on the Popcornmeter. A real gem!
8.5 Watch on Netflix • ‘Southland’ paints a picture of the work of the LAPD in Los Angeles. The series shows the tough and often frustrating tasks and private lives of various officers and detectives.
Image: ‘Southland’ via TMDB
