Shades of Blue: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: January 7, 2016

Starring: Drea de Matteo, Ray Liotta, Jennifer Lopez

Summary: Single mother and Brooklyn police detective Harlee Santos (Jennifer Lopez) finds herself working as an informant against her own unit for the FBI's anti-corruption task force after being caught doing something illegal.

Creator: Adi Hasak

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

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. One Last Lie
Air Date: March 31, 2016
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S1:E12. For I Have Sinned
Air Date: March 24, 2016
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S1:E11. The Breach
Air Date: March 17, 2016

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Matt Zoller Seitz

Jan 8, 2016

The whole cast is pretty much perfect for the story Shades of Blue is trying to tell. Lopez makes a fine lead--she's tough and unsentimental here, and even though they've made her look gorgeous, you don't necessarily think of her as a glamorous character. But it's Liotta's show. Read full review

David Wiegand

Jan 1, 2016

There’s little doubt that Shades of Blue would not stand out from the other TV cop shows were it not for Lopez. She’s so good, you can’t help wishing someone would write her a better show. Read full review

Verne Gay

Jan 7, 2016

Get past the tough-to-buy setup of the premiere, and Shades improves. The star? Initially tough to buy, too, but also improves. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jan 5, 2016

Shades of Blue is reasonably compelling by that measure [helping lure viewers into the program’s serialized plot], and clips along smartly enough (eight episodes were made available) that the show should inspire some return business if it can generate the requisite sampling. Nevertheless, it’s too bad Blue couldn’t bring at least a few new, more colorful hues to a crime drama that paints, ultimately, with a rather familiar palette. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Jan 7, 2016

Lopez does a decent enough job--on top of the single-mom angle, Harlee also has a traumatic back story--but it's Liotta who will make or break Shades of Blue. Read full review

Collider Chris Cabin

Jan 21, 2016

Unfortunately, the truth of the matter is that Shades of Blue has no shading in character or story, and is more interested in reiterating transposed views of family values than dealing with the tough and often very ugly subject matter it purports to confront. Read full review

Mitchel Broussard

Jan 5, 2016

It’s too repetitive and lackadaisical in dealing with the premise’s been-there-done-that feel (if it ever does), and dips into dark drama are misfires nearly across the board. Read full review

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Gizjos30

Jan 31, 2016

This is a good show and is very intense with twist and turns. Jennifer Lopez is amazing as Harlee, I don't think she is recognized as she should be. I'm glued to the tv every week and can't get enough.

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ChargerRodger

Jan 21, 2016

I found it very entertaining, I thought the story was great and I think it can only get better. I think the acting is the centerpiece of the show. Liotta and Lopez are amazing.

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Luc525

Jan 8, 2016

Great acting. Lopez is amazing as Harlee Santos. The series is very intense and fast paced. Definitely I can't wait to watch 2nd episode. I highly recommend, it's not typical cop show.

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royv

Feb 18, 2016

Matt Wosniak……he’s the king of his crew, there are no real lieutenants. Paranoia stemming from conflict drives his bents, bouts of depravity that demand release….he has no regard for watered down justice; he’s an enforcer of the law in the spirit of Robin Hood, allowing for ‘necessary’ crimeMatt Wosniak……he’s the king of his crew, there are no real lieutenants. Paranoia stemming from conflict drives his bents, bouts of depravity that demand release….he has no regard for watered down justice; he’s an enforcer of the law in the spirit of Robin Hood, allowing for ‘necessary’ crime for economic neutrality, a fragile but stable peace is maintained in neighborhoods and precinct, but the feds have made week his Achilles heel, a crew member whom has from fear compromised his brand of policing, challenged his love for she and her daughters wellbeing, and have ramped up his schizophrenic ways………Waosniak is ‘shades of blue’ all others are necessary appendages along for the ride…without him the show has no teeth…it’s Thursday and the 8 o clock hour is brilliantly filled!!!!… Expand

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boneshaker34

May 31, 2016

The rookie cop needs to die already...if you want to see a good cops on the fringe show, then just check out The Shield or Chicago PD. They need to stop making Ray Liotta's character so dumb...and JLo should have already put a bullet in the fed who's handling her. I'm just saying.

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GerardMan

Feb 12, 2016

The shows first episode was really good and has gone backwards each week after.
Not worthy of a hour of my life anymore...The shows first episode was really good and has gone backwards each week after.
Not worthy of a hour of my life anymore...
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metacriticgirl1

Jan 24, 2016

Jennifer Lopez is compelling as a single mom. The problem I have is NBC's decision, as well as all the actors involved, in painting such a terrible portrayal of police officers. Within the first few minutes, an innocent boy is fatally shot while playing a video game and a cover-up ensues.Jennifer Lopez is compelling as a single mom. The problem I have is NBC's decision, as well as all the actors involved, in painting such a terrible portrayal of police officers. Within the first few minutes, an innocent boy is fatally shot while playing a video game and a cover-up ensues. All the cops are on the take, and are criminals. This is not only a false depiction of our officers, but the timing is terrible. When officers are loosing their lives just because they are wearing blue, why would anyone in their right minds participate in any project that would create more heartache? I'd say you all have blood on your hands for deciding to travel down this path.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 17, 2018
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: March 5, 2017
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 7, 2016
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  S1:E13. One Last Lie
  Air Date: March 31, 2016
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  S1:E12. For I Have Sinned
  Air Date: March 24, 2016
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  S1:E11. The Breach
  Air Date: March 17, 2016
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  S1:E10. What Devil Do
  Air Date: March 10, 2016
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  S1:E9. Live Wire Act
  Air Date: March 3, 2016
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  S1:E8. Good Cop, Bad Cop
  Air Date: February 25, 2016
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  S1:E7. Undiscovered Country
  Air Date: February 18, 2016
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  S1:E6. Fall of Man
  Air Date: February 11, 2016
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  S1:E5. Equal & Opposite
  Air Date: February 4, 2016
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  S1:E4. Who Is It That Can Tell Me Who I Am
  Air Date: January 28, 2016
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  S1:E3. False Face, False Heart
  Air Date: January 21, 2016
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  S1:E2. Original Sin
  Air Date: January 14, 2016
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: January 7, 2016