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Season 2 – Southland

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Veteran Los Angeles cop John Cooper is assigned to train rookie Ben Sherman, who finds himself questioning whether he has the right stuff to be a police officer after witnessing Cooper's no-nonsense approach. Other members of the police team include Detective Lydia Adams, who is her mother's primary caregiver away from the office; her partner, Russell Clarke, an unhappily married father of three; Detective Daniel "Sal" Salinger, who oversees gang detectives Nate Moretta and Sammy Bryant; and patrol officer Chickie Brown, a single mother who dreams of joining the SWAT team.
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Southland — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Southland's second season is a major improvement over its first, with tense, fast-moving action scenes, sharply drawn characters, and intertwining storylines.

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Emily St. James AV Club 02/19/2020
B-
It's well-made, and the actors all do the best they can with what they're given. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com 02/14/2020
3.5/5
It's a bit unsatisfactory, running only six episodes and clearly unfinished, but it still features solid writing and great performances by Shawn Hatosy, Michael Cudlitz, Regina King, and the entire ensemble. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Newark Star-Ledger 11/19/2013
A fairly mediocre, overcrowded cop show. Go to Full Review Americ Ngwije TV Equals 02/19/2020
In the second season of Southland, you will be happy to know that the show has not lost its edge. The grittiness and realism are still ever present. Go to Full Review Anthony Ocasio Screen Rant 02/19/2020
The premiere of Southland was an exciting ride from start to finish. Go to Full Review Cynthia Fuchs PopMatters 11/19/2013
6/10
Much like last season, this one already has Adams and Ben standing in for viewers. Their insights, or their reactions, mold yours. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Graeme C @Geordie Jan 21 I absolutely loved this show! Gutted when it was curtailed in scope and then cancelled. It was truly exceptional. See more 06/13/2022 it was one of the best cop shows on tv. they all looked like real-life cops but smarter than real-life cops. I wish the show was still on. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Cudlitz

John Cooper

Ben McKenzie

Ben Sherman

Regina King

Detective Lydia Adams

Tom Everett Scott

Detective Russell Clarke

Michael McGrady

Detective Daniel "Sal" Salinger

Kevin Alejandro

Detective Nate Moretta

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 2, 2010 Phase Three A known addict may have abducted an elderly man; a freeway shooting; Chickie's new partner shoots a 13-year-old boy. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 9, 2010 Butch and Sundance Ben and John respond to a triple homicide; Lydia and her new partner realize they have different styles of investigating; Sammy continues to have problems with his wife. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 16, 2010 U-Boat Ben goes out alone for the first time; Lydia and Rene check on a recovering addict struggling to take care of her baby; a task force plans to arrest an ex-banger; Chickie intends to work harder. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 23, 2010 The Runner A USC student is murdered in Compton; Kenny and Andy canvass the neighborhood; Nate and Sammy investigate a house where a party took place; John and Ben attend the funeral of a cop. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 30, 2010 What Makes Sammy Run? Gangsters open fire in a crowded club; tensions rise between Sal and Gil; Sammy confronts his wife about photographing gang members. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 6, 2010 Maximum Deployment John gets an unexpected request from his ex-wife; a maximum deployment is used to capture a suspect who has been impersonating a cop; Lydia is partnered with Russell for a double homicide; Sal and Susan celebrate her promotion. Details

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Southland — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
James M. Muro, Guy Ferland, Felix Alcala, Christopher Chulack, Nelson McCormick
Executive Producer
John Wells, Ann Biderman, Christopher Chulack
Screenwriter
Cheo Hodari Coker, Diana Son, Ann Biderman, David Graziano, Mitchell Burgess, Robin Green, John Wells
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-MA (L)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 2, 2010