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The Glades 2010

“Sunny with a chance of homicide”

★ 6.9/10 · 139 votes TV-14 CrimeDramaAction & Adventure 4 seasons · 49 eps Ended

Created by Clifton Campbell

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What is The Glades?

The Glades is an American crime drama television series that aired on the A&E network for four seasons. The show follows Jim Longworth, a former Chicago police detective who relocates to a small Florida town and joins the state police.

Type
TV series
Year
2010
Status
Ended
Episodes
49
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jul 11, 2010
Last aired
Aug 26, 2013
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
A&E
Genres
Crime, Drama, Action & Adventure
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The Glades is an American crime drama television series that aired on the A&E network for four seasons. The show follows Jim Longworth, a former Chicago police detective who relocates to a small Florida town and joins the state police. After being wrongfully accused and forced off the force, Jim uses his settlement to start fresh in Florida. The series was created by Clifton Campbell and stars Matt Passmore in the lead role. It aired from 2010 to 2013. Additional cast members include Kiele Sanchez, Carlos Gómez, and Jordan Wall. The show is set in Florida and focuses on Jim's work as a state police detective. Each episode typically involves Jim solving various crimes in his new jurisdiction. The series ran for four seasons on A&E.

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Should you watch it?

“A wrongfully accused Chicago detective relocates to a quiet Florida town to join the state police.”

# crime# procedural# investigative# dramatic
Reasons to watch
  • engaging mystery elements
  • character-driven narrative
Keep in mind
  • standard procedural structure

Watch it if you enjoy crime dramas featuring fish-out-of-water protagonists in new settings.

The series contains themes of crime and professional misconduct suitable for general audiences.

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Cast

Matt Passmore Jim Longworth
Kiele Sanchez Callie Cargill
Carlos Gómez Carlos Sanchez
Michelle Hurd Colleen Manus
Jordan Wall Daniel Green
Uriah Shelton Jeff Cargill
Todd Stashwick Jared Nolan
Taylor Cole Jennifer Starke
Clayne Crawford Ray Cargill
John Carroll Lynch
Natalia Cigliuti Sam Harper
Coby Ryan McLaughlin Dr. Ben Avery

Episode guide

Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Season 4 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the main character's job?

The main character is a former Chicago police officer who joins the state police.

Where does the show take place?

The series is set in a small town in Florida.

Why did the protagonist leave Chicago?

He was kicked off the force after being wrongfully accused of an affair.

What is the protagonist's name?

The protagonist's name is Jim.

What happens after Jim leaves the force?

He receives a payout and moves to Florida to begin a new career.