TNT Renews Southland
TNT—the network that resurrected the NBC-discarded drama Southland—has renewed the L.A.-based cop show for a second season. The network that claims to “know drama” ordered 10 new episodes of the show that will be aired beginning in January of 2011.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsFall Guide to Good TV: Southland
Update: NBC decided to cancel Southland, though recent reports suggest the show may move to TNT.--Fridays at 9 p.m. on NBC, beginning Oct. 23Gritty police procedurals have been a dime a dozen for the last decade, but Southland’s first season was smart and deep enough to warrant a second look. We’re optimistic that the rumors of network-induced attempts at making the show more palatable to the mainstream won’t neuter one of the best new dramas on network TV. ... read more
Found in: TV, FeaturesSouthland Canceled as Blog Fingers Point to Jay Leno
Although not a single episode of its planned second season has aired, hard-edged cop drama Southland has been cancelled by NBC, and bloggers see a clear culprit: Jay Leno.... read more
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