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bytebug Champion Author Orange County Posts:26,372 Points:4,121,680 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2009 8:14:11 PM Ignore bytebug Report Abuse A new gritty cop drama from the producers of ER.

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A new gritty cop drama from the producers of ER.

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DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,770 Points:3,304,775 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 4:33:44 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse Odds are 50/50 that they will shoot a 2 hour movie to wrap up the loose ends. Most likely it is not going to happen.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,770 Points:3,304,775 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 4:48:45 PM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse I had a feeling this (the cancel bug) was going to happen. Many of the story arcs disapointed me this season. It was killed off before and found new life. Will this time be different or is this truly the end?
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 4:45:28 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse This just in... Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2013 9:20:05 PM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse When they replayed it last night, they cut out Sammy's voiceover speech to Nate. Instead they just showed John getting up to turn off the generator.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2013 10:22:18 PM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse Stars discuss finale They discuss what would happen if there is a new season...
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,770 Points:3,304,775 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 18, 2013 6:58:07 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse Now that is the way to end a season. Wow.
majormarket All-Star Author Houston Posts:829 Points:788,485 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 12:24:40 PM Ignore majormarket Report Abuse I'll disagree a bit on the last point that the gas station attendant did not open the door to John at episode's end. I'm sure that we only saw her in a "stunned" state since she probably wasn't expecting a nearly naked cop to be banging on the door in the middle of the night. I'll bet that if the scene played out 10 more minutes, we'd see the attendant call the local cops and the response team arrive to help out John. *** Quick notes: I'm in agreement that the Sammy/Tammy storyline is tired and should go. The Ben storyline is also wearing out its welcome. I like the dynamic between Lydia and her partner (Robinson) - even the baby storyline has improved to me. This latest episode is the Emmy submission one for sure.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 6:59:48 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse If they are trying for an EMMY, thats the episode to submit. I watched it at 10pm, the re-air at midnight, and twice from recordings of the midnight show. Still a little mad at the gas attendant who wouldn't answer John or let him in. As for his partner, yes, he admitted he made a mistake while they were tied up. And he kinda made some homophobic remarks to John. But no one 'deserves' to be tied up, brutalized, probably raped, and then shot and left for dead, I wouldn't even wish that on Dewey. I read that next week Lydia tries to find the methheads. Ben is really stupid, Sammy got 'justice' for Nates killers, he wont rest until he finds the 'burglar' that hurt the nanny and put his son in danger.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,770 Points:3,304,775 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 3:24:23 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse I fast forwarded most of the episode after they were kidnapped. Too ridiculous for me. As for the one who got shot, I didn't like his character anyway. Made a rookie mistake walking toward the back of the truck and the other officer should not have turned his back on the other meth freak. Next week is the final episode for this season. It should be renewed. Hopefully with better stories next time. I do not like the lady detective with the baby story, the ex drama along with the video tape. The funny part was seeing that big dude fall on the rebar. He shouldn't have run.
majormarket All-Star Author Houston Posts:829 Points:788,485 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 12, 2013 9:29:53 PM Ignore majormarket Report Abuse This past Wednesday's episode, "Chaos", was both really good and really disturbing. Shocking would be another descriptive. Yet, for its dark subject matter, I watched it twice. Next week's season finale is bittersweet since it means I'll have Southland withdrawals - but I'm hoping that, since it is the season finale (and not the SERIES finale), this is a good sign for renewal.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,770 Points:3,304,775 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 6:56:38 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse Good episode.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 12:43:11 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse Its been renewed? The reports of new pilots from several cast members is exaggerated? Did Ben really hire NKB to get the tape back, or was it just staged to look like they trashed Sammy's house?
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2013 8:19:46 PM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse Was the 'librarian' Kimmy Robertson or Victoria Jackson? As usual, the extras arent credited at IMDb. Tammy wasnt even there and she's giving Sammy panic attacks at work.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2013 4:24:10 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse The irony of John is in his encounter with his former boot, it seemed like the first season where he was drinking and addicted to pain pills, and though he has done so well last season, meeting him in the bar Ben probably thinks nothing has changed since he had to cover for an underpar John.
majormarket All-Star Author Houston Posts:829 Points:788,485 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 19, 2013 7:46:10 PM Ignore majormarket Report Abuse I'd agree with sdm6061 that it was indeed an "ouch" moment: the scene where John and his partner go to the check-cashing place and John ends up falling on his back while wrestling with the agitated guy. Glad to hear the doctor's diagnosis that it should be fine. And, yes, hearing Sammy call Victor to pass along a message to Tammy that he's sorry was even worse. I actively dislike Tammy for all her whining and scheming.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2013 5:27:14 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse I ignored Boston's Finest the first week, but have turned toward it as network TV continues to be more interested in reruns...its not bad. The encounter with the criminal on John's back was painful to watch. As was the phone call to Victor.
majormarket All-Star Author Houston Posts:829 Points:788,485 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2013 11:50:32 AM Ignore majormarket Report Abuse The new season is a few episodes in - but it still bears repeating that this is a solid show. I wish the season was longer; I dislike these "seasons" that stop at 6 episodes. Back to the topic of the repeating episodes: I haven't cottoned to the "Boston's Finest" show that comes on immediately before Southland then airs its repeat right after each new Southland episode. Thank goodness for Comcast's On Demand service so I can watch it the next day again. And, fast forward through the commercials. :)
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2013 1:20:48 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse Wed show is rerunning Sunday at 11pm instead of the usual Tuesday 11pm.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 1:23:27 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse Sometimes the show is so intense I need to take a moment and decompress.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,770 Points:3,304,775 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 13, 2013 10:08:20 PM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse Looking forward to the return tonight.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 4:23:33 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse Wednesday at 10pm
majormarket All-Star Author Houston Posts:829 Points:788,485 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 2:33:21 PM Ignore majormarket Report Abuse Just a few weeks until the new season starts. Hooray!
majormarket All-Star Author Houston Posts:829 Points:788,485 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2012 10:10:30 AM Ignore majormarket Report Abuse I cannot wait until Southland comes back - but every season seems to be too short. They need to keep production rolling throughout the year.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 10:01:41 PM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse Returning in February. I wonder how old Lydia's baby will be then?
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2012 3:24:49 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse I have now seen it a couple of times...is it the season finale or the series finale? It sort of glossed over some of the events. The situations with Ben and Jessica were resolved. Lydia's situation troubles me, last week it was hinted that she had some injury to her stomach, but this week I guess she was hunky dory and she only chose to cool it because of emotional damage to the fetus, not the physical impact of her job? And where was her partner? I guess Sammy mostly has a broken arm, last week I thought he would be in critical condition. THERE WERE NO SCENES FROM LAST WEEK. My spouse thought (said) they were trying to pretend last week didn't happen, or at minimum de-emphasize the mini cliffhangers of the episode. [Edited by: sdm6061 at 3/22/2012 3:25:43 AM EST]
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2012 6:00:49 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse I need to rewatch it fully (I kept catching the last 10 min) but last week's episode had more cliffhangers than this season finale. The last 10 minutes seemed rather calm, with everyone turning out ok, for the most part (unless it was a dream sequence with Sammy in the pool next to Ben, and Lydia confessing her pregnancy to the father).
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2012 4:42:20 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse Last season Sammy went through so much with the divorce and partner's death. He's becoming an insensitive jerk now...is that how Dewey got the way he is?
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 20, 2012 4:13:05 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse It seemed a lot choppier and fast paced this time, though I sorta cheered when LDP got randomly attacked (mostly because of his attitude). It was good but I dont remember as many of those moments last season.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 10, 2012 3:04:00 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse Thats a Tuesday... actually saw an ad for it at the movies.
bytebug Champion Author Orange County Posts:26,372 Points:4,121,680 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2012 6:22:42 AM Ignore bytebug Report Abuse Returning January 17th.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2011 7:38:11 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse January? Really?? Well with this not airing until January, and Memphis Beat just cancelled, I will be taking a TV 'vacation' from TNT...
katgood2go Champion Author Wichita Posts:30,131 Points:2,764,375 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2011 4:52:30 PM Ignore katgood2go Report Abuse Great! Can't wait... that's a ways away though.
bytebug Champion Author Orange County Posts:26,372 Points:4,121,680 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Oct 14, 2011 11:22:36 AM Ignore bytebug Report Abuse Just got an email from TNT that Southland will be returning January 17th.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 11:48:49 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse I hope John takes rehab seriously...what a difference from his lectures the first eps.
majormarket All-Star Author Houston Posts:829 Points:788,485 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2011 11:26:37 AM Ignore majormarket Report Abuse I'm a recent convert to "Southland" - catching it now in its third season and on TNT. Love this show. I've ordered Season 1 from Amazon so I can catch up - and when Season 2 comes out on DVD, I'm buying it. Very very glad that TNT picked this series up.
Tatalah Champion Author Riverside Posts:11,600 Points:2,461,170 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2011 6:55:19 AM Ignore Tatalah Report Abuse I gotta admit that when the gritty cop, I think his name is John Cudlits, woke up in bed next to a guy it blew my mind. [Edited by: Tatalah at 3/1/2011 6:56:10 AM EST]
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2011 6:46:56 AM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse The original topic is still here.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,770 Points:3,304,775 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2011 3:26:45 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse Only 3 more episodes left for this season. Last episode will be on March 8th.
NorfolkBoy Veteran Author Durham Posts:282 Points:69,235 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2011 5:30:24 PM Ignore NorfolkBoy Report Abuse I enjoy this show. Glad TNT had the guts to pick it up.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2011 9:24:01 PM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse While I anticipated an officer getting shot, that result was out of left field...and I guess he is really dead because the scenes from next week discuss his funeral. I guess I understand Tammy sort of being off camera (so she can cozy up to 'Paul Young') but I am wondering what his partner did to get killed off. Probably nothing, but it just is such a blow to watch that stuff sometimes.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,770 Points:3,304,775 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jan 19, 2011 3:35:54 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse Enjoying the return.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2010 9:30:17 PM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse they run the reruns at night at 11pm [Edited by: sdm6061 at 12/28/2010 9:30:50 PM EST]
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,770 Points:3,304,775 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2010 4:10:38 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse Returns on January 4th.
katgood2go Champion Author Wichita Posts:30,131 Points:2,764,375 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2010 11:48:34 PM Ignore katgood2go Report Abuse Love this show! So glad they are renewing it. January will be a long wait.
bytebug Champion Author Orange County Posts:26,372 Points:4,121,680 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2010 9:02:17 PM Ignore bytebug Report Abuse "TNT has renewed Southland for a third season..." That is great news, though January of next year seems a long time to wait... The show is a good fit for TNT.
Tommy_M_Finger Rookie Author Toronto Posts:48 Points:2,125 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2010 10:00:18 AM Ignore Tommy_M_Finger Report Abuse Great news. TNT has renewed Southland for a third season. There will be ten episodes slated to be aired in January, 2011.
DRIVESFAST Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:17,770 Points:3,304,775 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2010 4:23:38 AM Ignore DRIVESFAST Report Abuse Southland's Ben McKenzie Talks Season Finale and Thanks Fans Key sentence in this article - "The ratings have been solid (particularly the DVR numbers), but not spectacular. It is up to TNT to decide whether there will be more Southland."
bytebug Champion Author Orange County Posts:26,372 Points:4,121,680 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2010 11:11:16 AM Ignore bytebug Report Abuse "I guess it was too gritty for prime time." That's one reason why it was moved to TNT.
Tommy_M_Finger Rookie Author Toronto Posts:48 Points:2,125 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2010 11:32:42 PM Ignore Tommy_M_Finger Report Abuse Unfortunately, I think this shows been canned. Season 2, Episode 6, "Maximum Deployment" is the last episode. I guess it was too gritty for prime time.
sdm6061 Champion Author Orange County Posts:22,000 Points:2,482,535 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2010 7:58:37 PM Ignore sdm6061 Report Abuse Does anyone know if TNT will make more episodes?