Southland: Season 3

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | TNT | Season Premiere Date: January 4, 2011

Starring: Tom Everett Scott, Arija Bareikis, Michael Cudlitz

Summary: The drama about Los Angeles police officers returns with its first full season produced for TNT.

Creator: Ann Biderman

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3:E10. Graduation Day
Air Date: March 8, 2011
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S3:E9. Failure Drill
Air Date: March 1, 2011
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S3:E8. Fixing a Hole
Air Date: February 22, 2011

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David Wiegand

Jan 3, 2011

The characterizations are carefully nuanced in Southland, and the performances are equal to the quality of writing. Read full review

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Tom Gliatto

Jan 3, 2011

Regina King heads the solid ensemble. these folks are dutiful, proud and bonetired. [10 Jan 2011, p.40]

Mark A. Perigard

Jan 4, 2011

Southland's cast remains one of its best selling points. Read full review

Michael Judge

Jan 3, 2011

The exceptional writing and pitch-perfect acting of Southland is not to be missed. Read full review

Matt Roush

Jan 4, 2011

There is nothing heightened or cheapened by contrivance as the detectives and patrol cops go about their often sordid business. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jan 3, 2011

It's not the best cop show ever but it's certainly an above-average effort for fans entertained by quality TV drama. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Jan 3, 2011

The show is trying to depict a good cross-section of the city's cop culture. But the scenes with the uniform cops - Ben McKenzie as a young quick study, Michael Cudlitz as his gruff but clever training officer - are just much more vibrant and memorable than anything with the detectives. Read full review

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CritiqueGirl

Mar 2, 2011

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 theirI 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

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KimmyTee

Mar 11, 2011

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 believeSouthland 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