Southland: Season 3
  • Network: TNT
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 9, 2009
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5
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Metascore
81 out of 100

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User Score
8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 40 Ratings

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  • Summary: The drama about Los Angeles police officers returns with its first full season produced for TNT.
  • Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Jan 3, 2011
    100
    The characterizations are carefully nuanced in Southland, and the performances are equal to the quality of writing.
  2. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    Jan 3, 2011
    100
    Regina King heads the solid ensemble. these folks are dutiful, proud and bonetired. [10 Jan 2011, p.40]
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  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jan 4, 2011
    70
    There is nothing heightened or cheapened by contrivance as the detectives and patrol cops go about their often sordid business.
  4. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    Jan 4, 2011
    60
    Southland, which seems to be at pains to give each of its characters and their stories equal weight, may just be a little too evenhanded for its own good.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. JamesCarter05
    10
    Such a great hit show . i **** love this show! it grabbed me right away and i cant get enough! all of the different cop relationships work. the show is straight up real and that's what appeals to everyone that loves it.… Expand
  2. CritiqueGirl
    10
    I am very impressed with a new "good" cop show. The characters are what make the show. I usually don't care to know the personal lives of the cops and just want the crime, problem solving and resolution. But, these people are so interestingly flawed you want to see how it plays into their work lives.… Expand
  3. KimmyTee
    10
    Southland is such a good show. The show is always interesting and continues to keep me tuning in for more. The characters are very interesting and they have had some wild surprises. I don't know how anyone could call Southland a horrible show when its the exact opposite. I couldn't believe it when NBC cancelled but I am hoping that TNT continues to bring us more Southland.… Expand
  4. Rowsol
    8
    Not the instant satisfaction I got from the shield but over time it wore off on me and now I think the show is great. Not the instant satisfaction I got from the shield but over time it wore off on me and now I think the show is great.… Expand

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