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

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: David Wiegand
    Feb 13, 2013
    100
    There isn't a better cop show on TV right now than Southland.
  2. RedEye
    Reviewed by: Curt Wagner
    Feb 13, 2013
    100
    It's not always pretty or easy to watch, but Southland remains an outstanding hour of appointment TV.
  3. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Feb 15, 2013
    90
    The cast--including Michael Cudlitz, Ben McKenzie, Shawn Hatosy and Regina King--is perfection. No ensemble of actors on television is more stunning or exciting to watch.
  4. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Mark A. Perigard
    Feb 13, 2013
    83
    Rest easy: The premiere is good; next week’s episode is flat-out superb.

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User Score
8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Parera_Starr11
    8
    How this show continues to overlooked for its performances is just beyond me. Several of the cast members deserve Emmy nominations but none more then Regina King, who is fantastic. Season 4 was a little better, but seven episodes into season 5 the show is still exceptional.… Full Review »
  2. Hollerace
    9
    The excellence continues. Mr. Kudlitz gets to show more of his character. He and Cooper are improving with age. Best of all, the grit and reality remain and are not glossed over as some shows effect as seasons progress. The cold openings are as intriguing as ever--just a job well done, all around.… Full Review »
  3. Holton
    10
    Southland, Season 5. This show has (quietly) become one of only two scripted dramas I am excited about watching each week while most of my favorites have been cancelled and the ones that haven't continue there decline into programs I watch out of nostalgia (loyalty?) rather than anticipation. I am amazed that a show with so many main characters I dislike (Adams, Bryant, Sherman) continues to engage.… Full Review »
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