Southland (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 2009, Southland is a drama series.
What it’s about. A raw and authentic look into the Los Angeles crime scene, going far inside the lives of cops, criminals, victims and their families. The show centers on four main characters: Officer John Cooper, a seasoned cop who will have to prove himself again after recovering from surgery; Officer Ben Sherman, who still has much to learn after recently completing his training rotation; Detective Lydia Adams, whose unending caseload hits closer to home; and Sammy Bryant, a former detective who decided to go back to being a uniform cop after the traumatic death of his partner.
Who’s in it. Southland stars Ben McKenzie as Ben Sherman, Michael Cudlitz as Officer John Cooper, Regina King as Detective Lydia Adams and Shawn Hatosy as Officer Sammy Bryant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Southland has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Southland page.
If you liked it. Fans of Southland tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Southland (2009)?
- In US, Southland is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Southland worth watching?
- Southland holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Southland?
- Southland stars Ben McKenzie, Michael Cudlitz, Regina King, Shawn Hatosy and Arija Bareikis.
- When was Southland released?
- Southland was released in 2009.