![]() It is simplistic without sacrificing depth, an effect achieved by cutting out unnecessary interactions and plot developments. ![]() "Southland" offers a different perspective. Simply put, it will not live up to mass market expectations of what should constitute a crime drama. Now there's "Southland", and after the first few episodes it becomes immediately apparent that it is a show that will not be well received because it is vastly different than what has appeared before. Think "The Shield", except that show had a very narrow focus. The end result was entertainment at the cost of realism and integrity, as show plots became as convoluted as the characters. But all those shows developed notoriety based on strong characters and overly developed drama, a combination that seemed to be a necessary formula for prime time. ![]() Some have been highly acclaimed, like "NYPD Blue", and others have been long running, like "Law and Order". Over the past twenty years we have seen an absolute invasion of cop shows and crime dramas on the small screen. ![]()
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