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Southland: Underrated Cop Drama Hits Netflix
3 Mar
Summary
- Southland, an underrated crime drama, is trending on Netflix in the UK.
- The five-season NBC/TNT series, created by Ann Biderman, has 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Stars Michael Cudlitz and Ben McKenzie as LAPD officers.

The crime drama Southland, originally broadcast on NBC and TNT between 2009 and 2013, is now making waves on Netflix, trending in the UK. Spanning five seasons, this series is celebrated by viewers and critics alike for its realistic portrayal of police work.
Created by Ann Biderman, the show stars Michael Cudlitz and Ben McKenzie as officers striving to maintain safety on the streets of Los Angeles. It has garnered a 90% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, with publications like Entertainment Weekly and the Chicago Tribune lauding its gritty and emotionally resonant storytelling.
Viewers have also responded enthusiastically, contributing to a near-perfect 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Many express surprise that the series, which offers an accurate glimpse into the daily lives of patrol officers, was not more widely recognized during its initial run.




