Southland - Season 2 (US + Spoilers)

raigraphixs · 24-07-2009, 10:44 AM

Season 2 premieres ~~September 25th~~ now October 23rd, Friday 9 pm on NBC.

I enjoyed season 1 and liked the style off the show

Actors Michael Cudlitz (Officer John Cooper) and Ben Mckenzie (Officer Ben Sherman) have been undergoing training at stunt driving school and at the gun range, with the LAPD etc.

Razor · 24-07-2009, 11:18 AM

Excellent news, its a cracking show. Shame its on in September and not now.

Damn you Raigraphixs for posting all this info up early and getting my hopes up. When I saw the thread I thought it might be on in the next week or so.

enablerbro1 · 24-07-2009, 11:47 AM

Hmm, same date Dollhouse is meant to be back. Fridays are thought of as a graveyard for shows in the States so I hope this makes it through its full run.

Lalonde · 24-07-2009, 5:03 PM

Ha, I to thought 'oooh it might be on tonight'. Looking forward to its return anyhow.

The good thing about being on a friday is generally there is less pressure to succeed. Numb3rs has been hidden away on a Friday at 10pm for years now and although it get's its fair shair of viewers it would probably have been cancelled by now on any other day.

kBm · 24-07-2009, 5:17 PM

Lets hope it can carry on past 7 episodes this time! Double figures would be nice....

raigraphixs · 19-08-2009, 9:32 PM

Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break's Fernando Sucre) has joined the cast of NBC's Southland, will appear in the Canadian cop drama as the new partner of Detective Lydia Adams, played by Regina King (below).

Detective Lydia Adams

Lalonde · 20-08-2009, 12:21 PM

So I guess the Detective who got shot at the end of the 1st series hasn't survived?

McNab · 20-08-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by raigraphixs

Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break's Fernando Sucre) has joined the cast of NBC's Southland, will appear in the Canadian cop drama as the new partner of Detective Lydia Adams, played by Regina King (below).

2 things about that:

1) I didn't realise it was Canadian.

2) I take it Tom Everett Scott's character didn't survive (unless he's temporary as he recovers) <<< spoilers

Doh! I loose the internet race to Lalonde

raigraphixs · 20-08-2009, 1:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalonde

So I guess the Detective who got shot at the end of the 1st series hasn't survived?

>> From what i have read, he did not die, and will be back. Due to his injury, probably in hospital or rehabilitation i would think. <<

- Officer John Cooper, the gay cop played by Michael Cudlitz, he is likely to tell Officer Sherman played by Benjamin McKenzie in season 2.

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ukbootlegs · 20-08-2009, 1:48 PM

Great show but stop ****ing bleeping the ****ing swearing you ****ing *****

raigraphixs · 27-08-2009, 11:47 AM

Southland S2 was going to debut on Sept. 25th, now moved back Oct. 23rd instead.

raigraphixs · 10-10-2009, 7:59 PM

Southland Cancelled by NBC

Its Defying Gravity (ABC) all over, with only 6 new episodes off Southland in the can, execs have decided to cancel season 2 before it airs. There is currently no news if or when these episodes will air, but the producers are hoping another network may pick up the show.

The reason for cancelling is that execs over at NBC screened the first four episodes of this season and deemed them too dark an inappropriate for a 9PM time slot. That's it, so could they not find a later slot

Micheal Cudlitz, who played Officer John Cooper is not a happy bunny.

Quote:

What was your reaction? Did you see it coming?

CUDLITZ: In retrospect, I saw it coming. We were two weeks away from airing and [the cancellation news] has created more press for the show than NBC has put into it on its own. They ran the first [Southland] ad - a 30-second spot - last Friday, and that’s the only one that they ran. That’s not a relaunch. When you have a network that nobody’s watching, it doesn’t benefit you to only advertise on your network.

What explanation were you given?

CUDLITZ: We were given the same statement that everyone got. [NBC] said they watched the first [four] episodes and determined that they were too dark. I don’t even know where to go with that. They were the scripts that [NBC] approved for a show that they picked up - a show they themselves advertised as an authentic, raw, and gritty look at the Los Angeles Police Department. So I don’t know what they thought they were getting… There’s something else going on I’m sure. We had a cast and crew screening on Tuesday for the season 2 premiere, and it was phenomenal. It was better than any of the episodes we have aired to date. It was fantastic.

Do you have a theory as to what else might be going on?

CUDLITZ: I really don’t. What audience are they afraid of ******* off? They don’t have an audience… There’s some speculation that they’re trying to cut costs because they’re trying to sell the network, but I don’t know. The thing that strikes me as very bizarre is that they have [six episodes] in the can, they don’t have anything on right now that is doing well, and our show is good. Why would you not put it on? So something else must be going on.

Anything fans can do?

CUDLITZ: They can express their annoyance. Networks are in this to make money, and it’s obviously proven by this decision. Because if they cared about the quality and the art then they would keep the show on the air just because of that. This was not a show that was costing them a ton of money. This is a show that would more than likely have made them money, even if not a lot. And it was critically-acclaimed, and they still chose to cancel it because of the bottom line. They’re obviously in it for the money. So if you let them know you’re not happy with what they did, that can’t do anything but help.

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krish · 11-10-2009, 9:30 AM

But the 'good news' is that Chuck S3 is being brought forward and very likely to get a back nine order and go to full season

Yeah, I know, you're still thinking about the bad news

Bloody Jay Leno!!!

Razor · 11-10-2009, 11:56 AM

What a bunch of numpties. Southland season one was superb.

Another great show binned.

raigraphixs · 13-10-2009, 12:59 AM

'Southland' might have new home at TNT

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Four days after the abrupt cancellation of sophomore series "Southland" by NBC, chatter intensifies that the gritty cop drama may find a second home at TNT. TNT was an obvious choice as it shares a corporate parent with Warner Bros. TV, which produces the critically praised series with studio-based John Wells Prods. But sources on Monday indicated that talks between the two sides are advancing.

"We continually look at all programming opportunities that fit our portfolio of brands," TNT said in a statement.

"Southland," which stars Benjamin McKenzie, shot six episodes of its second season before being shut down by NBC last week.

TNT has been active in the cop drama genre, from its biggest hit, "The Closer" to its most recent offering, "Dark Blue," both from WBTV's sister Warner Horizon.

Razor · 13-10-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by raigraphixs

'Southland' might have new home at TNT

Lets hope so mate. It would be a crying shame to see this show canned.

Lalonde · 13-10-2009, 12:23 PM

Yeah fingers crossed. I need a replacement for The Shield and this show was the closest thing out there.

I must admit I was suprised to hear it got a 2nd year as I don't imagine these type of shows find an audience on mainstream channels. It would be fantastic for a cable station to pick it up.

They might even allow the swearing to go bleep free.

Cosby · 13-10-2009, 6:11 PM

Come on TNT!! Do us all a favour

raigraphixs · 02-11-2009, 1:20 PM

TNT has obtained exclusive rights to air all six episodes that have been shot for the second season

To been shown next year, as TNT also bought the rights to season one's 7 episodes, which they will show first in Jan 2010. I doubt there will be any more episodes/seasons after the 6 that are in the can from season 2, unless TNT actually want to make the show, it can't be that expense can it compared to other shows..

Season 2 - hopefully airs early March 2010.

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krish · 02-11-2009, 4:10 PM

TNT should also be able unbleep some of the supposed profanity
- Ss and BSs but not Fs or MFs, since they're basic cable

raigraphixs · 20-11-2009, 2:12 AM

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Originally Posted by krish

TNT should also be able unbleep some of the supposed profanity
- Ss and BSs but not Fs or MFs, since they're basic cable

Ben Mckenzie says TNT have asked them to add additional new scenes to make the show more grittier, and un-bleep some words, expect f-bombs. There's a good chance the show will continue on the network if it does well.

raigraphixs · 12-12-2009, 12:20 AM

TNT will be presenting 13 episodes of the series beginning on Tuesday, January 12 with a commercial-free extended presentation of the pilot episode that will feature never-before-seen footage.

Starting on Tuesday, March 2, TNT will then air six all-new episodes.

YouTube - Ben McKenzie has a message for Southland fans

YouTube - TNT Southland Promo: "Everyday"

Lalonde · 12-12-2009, 10:48 AM

Nice preview. I see Det. Lydia Adams still favours her shotgun.

raigraphixs · 16-02-2010, 7:30 PM

Returns 2nd March

First look at Det. Lydia Adams' new partner, actor Amaury Nolasco aka Prison Break's Fernando Sucre, though seems he only filmed 3 episodes and left the project, and has already been replaced by fellow Mexican character actor Clifton Collins Jr, playing a different character.

YouTube - Southland- Season 2 | T.V. Spot

raigraphixs · 03-03-2010, 7:01 PM

Episode 1: Phase Three - 8.6/10

Quality episode and a welcomed return for the series.

krish · 03-03-2010, 10:11 PM

Quality stuff, very welcome return ... and TNT are able to unbleep the S word

Hope TNT decide to go for more beyond the 6 final eps they took on.

raigraphixs · 10-03-2010, 6:51 PM

Episode 2: Butch & Sundance - 8.5/10

Another solid episode.

raigraphixs · 17-03-2010, 10:44 PM

Episode 3: U-Boat - 8.4/10

You can't save everyone, another quality episode. I assume the woman who was being staked was ok at the end...they didn't say.

When Officer Cooper told the woman cop she was a crap at her job