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.

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).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Southland?

2009 · 5 Seasons · 43 Episodes · Total Runtime: 30h 8m (1,808 mins)

Total Watch Time

30h 8m

1,808 minutes of non-stop content across all 43 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

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.

Average Episode Length

42 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

16 days

Finish by approximately Oct 11, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

31 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 26, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

16 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 11, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

8 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 3, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

4 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 29, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 30h 8m 1.25× Speed: 24h 6m (saves 6h) 1.50× Speed: 20h 5m (saves 10.1h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1	7 episodes	4h 56m (296 mins)	42 mins/ep	16.4%
Season 2 Shortest Season	6 episodes	4h 12m (252 mins)	42 mins/ep	13.9%
Season 3 Longest Season	10 episodes	7h 0m (420 mins)	42 mins/ep	23.2%
Season 4	10 episodes	7h 0m (420 mins)	42 mins/ep	23.2%
Season 5	10 episodes	7h 0m (420 mins)	42 mins/ep	23.2%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Southland

Can I binge-watch Southland in a single weekend?

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. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Southland contains 30h 8m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Southland at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 16 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 11, 2026.

Which season of Southland is the longest?

Season 3 is the longest season with a total runtime of 7h 0m across 10 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Southland?

The series consists of 43 episodes across 5 seasons, totaling 30h 8m (1,808 minutes) of screen time.