Southland for me is appointment viewing. I have loved this show but something has gone wrong this season. Southland's center was the rich stories about the cast's lives and how these story lines spilled over into how they did their jobs.
Cooper had drug problems, he was injured, he was dealing with his homosexuality in an environment that was not conducive to that, and now? We had a 25 second workout scene and now it's all better. Moving on.
Regina King - sleeping with her female partners kid, now? Partner (who was great) gone, and the guy? Gone. Only recently is her life creeping back into the plot.
Ben Sherman - father and mother issues. Why did he join the force? Now he's looking for a house in Simi Valley?
Sammy - Crazy wife, dog, divorce, restraining order, partner killed, seeking revenge! Now? I guess we have moved on from that.
I just don't understand why this has happened. I still love the style in which the show is shot and produced but the whole thing feels smaller and seems to be retreating to a safer place. I am going to keep watching but this season has been a troubling departure to a known quantity.
Cooper had drug problems, he was injured, he was dealing with his homosexuality in an environment that was not conducive to that, and now? We had a 25 second workout scene and now it's all better. Moving on.
Regina King - sleeping with her female partners kid, now? Partner (who was great) gone, and the guy? Gone. Only recently is her life creeping back into the plot.
Ben Sherman - father and mother issues. Why did he join the force? Now he's looking for a house in Simi Valley?
Sammy - Crazy wife, dog, divorce, restraining order, partner killed, seeking revenge! Now? I guess we have moved on from that.
I just don't understand why this has happened. I still love the style in which the show is shot and produced but the whole thing feels smaller and seems to be retreating to a safer place. I am going to keep watching but this season has been a troubling departure to a known quantity.