Southland

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Season 2
  • Network: NBC , TNT
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 9, 2009
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. PopMatters
    Reviewed by: Cynthia Fuchs
    60
    Much like last season, this one already has Adams and Ben standing in for viewers. Their insights, or their reactions, mold yours.
  2. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    50
    It’s a bland, interchangeable bunch, with most of them having a single identifiable trait.

Awards & Rankings

25
#25 Best TV Season of 2010
88
#88 Most Discussed TV Season of 2010

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User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 68
  3. Negative: 3 out of 68
  1. Peter
    Aug 25, 2010
    9
    very very good. my favorite hbo show, but my 2nd favorite. im really looking forward to 3rd season. i really wish that one character wasnt gayvery very good. my favorite hbo show, but my 2nd favorite. im really looking forward to 3rd season. i really wish that one character wasnt gay though because i am afraid of homos! the only other problem i have with it and all hbo shows is that each season is too short. anyway, this show is very very good and even inspired my older bro to become a cop.… Full Review »
  2. Superbuddha
    Jan 19, 2012
    2
    Not everything in that show is bad. The casting is ok and actors visibly try their best. Pretty much everything else is a disaster, theNot everything in that show is bad. The casting is ok and actors visibly try their best. Pretty much everything else is a disaster, the writing is specially poor, with bad dialogues, poor character development and plots that make no sense.
    Bad also the very weird editing and the musical theme.
    I very much understand the decision of the network not to broadcast this second season and to drop the show altogether, because under this current form Southland was unsalvageable.    … Full Review »
  3. KimmyTee
    Mar 11, 2011
    10
    Southland is such a good show. The show is always interesting and continues to keep me tuning in for more. The characters are very interestingSouthland 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.… Full Review »
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