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2000
TV-14
CBS

2000
TV-14
CBS

The District

Summary A drama inspired by the real-life experiences of former New York Deputy Police Commissioner Jack Maple, The District revolves around Jack Mannion (Craig T. Nelson), a tenacious champion of the underdog and an avowed crime-fighter, whose revolutionary tactics have resulted in a 50-percent drop in crime, first in Boston, then in Newark, N....

Created By: Terry George, Jack Maple

2000
TV-14
CBS

2000
TV-14
CBS

The District

Season 1 Premiere: Oct 7, 2000

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews

54

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Summary A drama inspired by the real-life experiences of former New York Deputy Police Commissioner Jack Maple, The District revolves around Jack Mannion (Craig T. Nelson), a tenacious champion of the underdog and an avowed crime-fighter, whose revolutionary tactics have resulted in a 50-percent drop in crime, first in Boston, then in Newark, N....

Created By: Terry George, Jack Maple

All Seasons

23 Episodes • 2000

22 Episodes • 2001

22 Episodes • 2002

22 Episodes • 2003

Top Cast

Craig T. Nelson

Chief Jack Mannion

Roger Aaron Brown

Deputy Chief Joe Noland

Sean Patrick Thomas

Det. Temple Page

Elizabeth Marvel

Off. Nancy Parras, Det. Nancy Parras

Lynne Thigpen

Ella Farmer

Jonathan LaPaglia

Det. Kevin Debreno

Wayne Duvall

Sgt. Phil Brander

Christopher B. Duncan

Sgt. Ray Cutter

Rita S. Jett

Ferris Gluck, Ferris, Castel Morales

Justin Theroux

Nick Pierce

David O'Hara

Det. Danny 'Mac' McGregor

Scottio Arnold

Scottie, Officer Scottie, Scotty, Officer Scotty, Officer, Scott, Scottie - Worker, Scottyy, Uni Cop #2, Uniformed Officer

Jayne Brook

Mary Ann Mitchell

Jean Smart

Detective Sherry Regan

Gregory Alan Williams

Clive Rogers

Richard Fancy

Bruce Logan

Jaclyn Smith

Vanessa Cavanaugh

Richard Burgi

Captain Vincent Hunter

John Amos

Mayor Ethan Baker

Kerrigan Mahan

P.J. Hawks, Howdy Dowdy

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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews

43% Positive
9 Reviews

29% Mixed
6 Reviews

29% Negative
6 Reviews

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Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 21 Critic Reviews

43% Positive
9 Reviews

29% Mixed
6 Reviews

29% Negative
6 Reviews

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Jun 14, 2013

WHO knew Craig T. Nelson had so much charisma? [7 Oct 2000, p.55]

By Adam Buckman FULL REVIEW

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Jun 14, 2013

If issues don't get in the way, CBS' The District is a good show - may be one of the TV season's most watchable new dramas. [7 Oct 2000, p.1E]

By Tom Feran FULL REVIEW

Detroit Free Press

Jun 13, 2013

Though it's far from perfect -- and Nelson's flamboyant, over-the-top performance is bound to irritate some viewers -- "The District" explores racial polarization and urban political attitudes in sometimes compelling fashion. And there's an interesting, racially diverse cast of players, with veteran character actress Lynne Thigpen ("Shaft"), a real standout as Mannion's crime stats wizard Ella Farmer. [6 Oct 2000, p.12D]

By Mike Duffy FULL REVIEW

Orlando Sentinel

Jun 14, 2013

Mannion is most appealing when he doesn't play the hero. [7 Oct 2000, p.E1]

By Hal Boedeker FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Jun 14, 2013

The District will either have to ignore race and lapse into television fantasyland or embrace its realism and become more sophisticated. (A tiresome political correctness would be worst of all. ) Either way, it's halfway there. [6 Oct 2000, p.E1]

By Caryn James FULL REVIEW

Jun 14, 2013

It's irresponsible for a show like The District, which had the opportunity to be racially diverse in not only its casting but its portrayals, to fall back on racial stereotypes. [7 Oct 2000, p.1E]

By Terry Jackson FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Jun 14, 2013

Just about worthless, and as a bonus, also highly irritating. [6 Oct 2000, p.F1]

By Howard Rosenberg FULL REVIEW

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Details

Production Company:

Cinemaline Productions
DiNovi Pictures
Universal Network Television
CBS Productions
Studios USA Television

Initial Release Date: Oct 7, 2000

Number of seasons: 4 Seasons

Rating: TV-14

Genres:

Awards

Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA

• 3 Nominations

Satellite Awards

• 2 Nominations

TV Guide Awards

• 2 Nominations

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