Southland Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2009 · NBC, TNT · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Southland
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Southland have?
Southland has 5 seasons and 43 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on April 9, 2009 to April 17, 2013.
Is Southland renewed, ended, or canceled?
Southland has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Southland?
It takes 30h 8m (1808 minutes) to watch the complete run of Southland. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 16 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 30.1 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 16 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Southland?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 7 ("Derailed"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7.4/10 based on 9 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Southland?
Southland is available for streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Southland?
Southland has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Southland?
The primary ensemble cast includes Ben McKenzie as Ben Sherman (age 48), Michael Cudlitz as Officer John Cooper (age 61), Regina King as Detective Lydia Adams (age 55), Shawn Hatosy as Officer Sammy Bryant (age 50).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Ben McKenzie | Ben Sherman | 48 |
| Michael Cudlitz | Officer John Cooper | 61 |
| Regina King | Detective Lydia Adams | 55 |
| Shawn Hatosy | Officer Sammy Bryant | 50 |
| Arija Bareikis | Officer Chickie Brown | 60 |
| Kevin Alejandro | Detective Nate Moretta | 50 |
| Dorian Missick | Detective Ruben Robinson | 50 |
| Emily Bergl | Tammi Bryant | 51 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Southland are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.